Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Erewash: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DE7 8QS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 15 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 24 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
44crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 44 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 36.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
3GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 1 hospital, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OLD STATION SURGERY — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 32 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- 18.5 ha total
- largest park 6.5 ha (0.40 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.13 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Tesco…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 1.4 mi
Nearest: Asda Ilkeston Express Petrol — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near DE7 8QS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in DE7.
Average sold price by property type across the DE7 district, 2021–2026.
About DE7 8QS
DE7 8QS scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and green space — with OLD STATION SURGERY 0.7 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DE7 8QS is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,003 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 15 rated Good. The nearest school is Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 44 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 2 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OLD STATION SURGERY, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is MIDWAY DAY HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
