DE7 covers Ilkeston, a town in Derbyshire experiencing rental market momentum outpacing capital appreciation. Over five years, rental growth averaged 11.3% annually, substantially exceeding the 2.2% price growth compound rate. Population increased 1.7% in the same period, indicating modest but stable demographic activity. The district ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for trajectory metrics, reflecting its strong fundamentals relative to peer areas. Early-stage gentrification characteristics suggest the district remains in earlier phases of urban renewal, with infrastructure and amenity development potentially still in progress. These dynamics present a rental-focused market profile rather than one driven by rapid capital gains, with operational yield considerations warranting closer examination for investors evaluating income-generating strategies.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 11.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
- 4751 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Ilkeston · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 64/100, driven mainly by safety.
13 planning applications submitted in DE7 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme proposing 2 homes.
- Application for permission in principle for the erection of 2 dwellingsApr 2026 · pending
- Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed flat roof rear extension and lean too side extension to extend 5m with an overall height of 3.6m and a height of 2.85m to the eavesApr 2026 · pending
- Convert domestic garage to form habitable roomMar 2026 · pending
Ilkeston (DE7) common questions
Is Ilkeston up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Ilkeston (DE7) as Early. Its trajectory score is 64/100 (Strong), in the top 3% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Ilkeston safe?
Ilkeston has a safety score of 50/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ilkeston?
The average property price in Ilkeston (DE7) is £199k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ilkeston?
The median monthly rent in Ilkeston (DE7) is £1,027 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ilkeston?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Derby (DE72), Nottingham (NG10), Derby (DE21), Nottingham (NG9), Heanor (DE75). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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