Postcode report
DE7 5FF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DE7 5FF: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE7 5FF is a postcode in Larklands, Erewash, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE7 5FF, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE7 5FF are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 5FF is based on Erewash 005 Census 2021. It covers 6,069 residents, 338 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 88% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 2% 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 8/10.
For property prices near DE7 5FF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £160k from 119 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE7 5FF can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 5FF 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 5FF 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 5FF
Is DE7 5FF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 49% 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 5FF?
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 5FF?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DE7 5FF?
LocaleIQ matched DE7 5FF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE7 5FF?
The latest median sold price is £160k based on 119 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE7 5FF?
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.