Area Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

DE74 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE74 postcode area.

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Population

8,893

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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3/10
workEmployment
10/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE74's 68% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £246k. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

home £246,789 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE74 is a postcode district in North West Leicestershire, East Midlands, covering 323 active and 65 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DE74 (24%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a comfortable family suburb — semi-detached homes, good schools, low crime (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes DE74 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DE74 are around £246k, down 3.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DE74 at 336 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DE74 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences910
Anti-social behaviour446
Vehicle crime358
Other theft324
Criminal damage and arson271

school Local Schools

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Hallam Fields Junior School

Good226 pupils
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Dallimore Primary & Nursery School

Good385 pupils
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Kegworth Primary School

Good221 pupils
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Hemington Primary School

Good49 pupils
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St Edward's Church of England Primary School

Good191 pupils
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Diseworth Church of England Primary School

Good61 pupils
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Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good671 pupils
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Castle Donington College

Good622 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Donington Manor Hotel
  • Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
  • Adda Hotels T/a Hilton East Midlands Airport Hotel
  • Castle Inn
  • Castletown House
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Bar Egos Limited
  • Cap \& Stocking
  • Castle Rock Tap Room And Kitchen
  • Lamb inn
  • The Anchor Inn Kegworth
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Baxter Storey At Marks And Spencer DC
  • Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd
  • Costa Coffee
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru
  • Hunger Hanger
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Central England Co-operative
  • Co-op Late Shop
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • (Flying Start And BP Petrol Station)
  • Castle Grill
  • Castle Pizza
  • Diamond City
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Castle Donington Service Station
  • WHSmith
  • Green Lane Store
  • Huntingdon Convenience Store
  • Huntingdon Convenience Store
  • + 15 more