Postcode report
Is DE7 8BE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DE7 8BE: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE7 8BE is a postcode in Little Hallam, Erewash, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE7 8BE, then scores the surrounding small area 24/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE7 8BE are jobs and property market signals, 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 8BE is based on Erewash 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,018 residents, 2,908 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 49% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 32% 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 8BE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £160k from 122 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE7 8BE can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 8BE 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 8BE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 8BE
Is DE7 8BE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 24/100 (bottom 2% 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 8BE?
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 8BE?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DE7 8BE?
LocaleIQ matched DE7 8BE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE7 8BE?
The latest median sold price is £160k based on 122 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE7 8BE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.