Postcode report
DE7 4FL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DE7 4FL: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE7 4FL is a postcode in Hallam Fields, Erewash, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE7 4FL, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE7 4FL are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE7 4FL is based on Erewash 007 Census 2021. It covers 5,969 residents, 2,268 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 25% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near DE7 4FL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £160k from 113 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE7 4FL can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE7 4FL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DE7 4FL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DE7 4FL
Is DE7 4FL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE7 4FL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE7 4FL?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DE7 4FL?
LocaleIQ matched DE7 4FL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE7 4FL?
The latest median sold price is £160k based on 113 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE7 4FL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.