First Avenue Risley, Erewash
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (DE72), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14000451.
14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £235,000 across 1 sale. 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Erewash costs £2,361 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Long Eaton, about 4.0 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Stoney Clouds Nature Reserve, is about 1.7 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 70 to 71 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Adam House Medical Centre, about 880 m away. About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 41 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £199,950 | £199,950 | £199,950 |
| 2019 | 1 | £187,500 | £187,500 | £187,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £158,500 | £158,500 | £158,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £110,500 | £90,000 | £131,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £113,000 | £113,000 | £113,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 4 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2021 | 5 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £199,950 | |
| 25 Jun 2019 | 4 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £187,500 | |
| 12 Apr 2019 | 5 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Oct 2018 | 1 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2017 | 4 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2015 | 1 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £158,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2014 | 4 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2013 | 3 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2013 | 1 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £131,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2008 | 8 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 9 May 2003 | 4 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £113,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2000 | 5 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2000 | 5 DE72 3TA | Semi-detached | £48,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1900-1929 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Erewash in 2026-27: Band D £2,361 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,574 | £1,836 | £2,098 | £2,361 | £2,885 | £3,410 | £3,934 | £4,721 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (21% of about 520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- 48 Derby Road, Risley, Derbyshire, DE72 3SU: up to 8 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Risley Hall, Derby Road, Risley, Derbyshire, DE72 3SS: up to 22 homes, permissioned (870 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE72 3TA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE72 3SZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 70 m and 71 m above sea level (70 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE72 3SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DE72 3TA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Long Eaton 652,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.0 km |
| Attenborough 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km | |
| Beeston 607,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 14 within 800 m; nearest Second Avenue Risley | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northbound Services Trowell | 5.3 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 9.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Adam House Medical Centre | 880 m |
| Pharmacies | Peak Pharmacy | 2.3 km |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Risley Hill Dental Practice | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | Ilkeston Community Hospital Cdc | 7.7 km |
| Police station | Long Eaton Police SNT | 3.2 km |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Sandiacre, Derby Road Cashzone | 1.2 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Stoney Clouds Nature Reserve 9.4 ha | 1.7 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,680 m² | 50 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Friesland Gardens 4.5 ha | 370 m |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friesland School | Secondary | 11–18 | 300 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 620 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ladycross Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Cloudside Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Longmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risley Lower Grammer School Kitchen DE72 3SU | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Friesland School Kitchen NG10 5AF | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Soccerstars Foundation Friesland School NG10 5AF | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| The Grange Sandiacre NG10 5NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| The Grill at Twenty Five NG10 5NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Derby and Nottingham NG10 5NJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Derby Road Off Licence NG10 5HH | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nursery Avenue (17); On or near Rushy Lane (11); On or near Cherry Tree Close (5); On or near First Avenue (4); On or near Second Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Second Avenue · Cherry Tree Close · Nursery Avenue · Friesland Drive · The Hollies
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.