DE74 2AA is a safe, established residential area on Wood Drive, 0.8km from Bridge Fields in Kegworth. Administratively it sits within Daleacre Hill ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
Day-to-day life in DE74 2AA has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 51.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2AA are sourced from Output Area E00131664 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD DRIVE, DE74 2AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD DRIVE, DE74 2AA.
499
38
£ 43,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 38, DE74 2AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £360k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 51.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2AA. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,250
2 sales · Mean £ 225,250
Detached
£ 387,750
2 sales · Mean £ 387,750
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
2 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE74 2AA has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kegworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Oakland & Son)0.8 km
- Kegworth Service Station0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kegworth Hotel0.5 km
- Yew Lodge Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Kegworth Chippy, Pizza And Grill0.5 km
- Diamond City0.5 km
- Zhen Garden0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cap \& Stocking0.6 km
- The Anchor Inn Kegworth0.8 km
- The Coach House0.7 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Handkerchief Nursery0.7 km
- Hidden Gem Kitchen0.7 km
- Olive Catering At Kuehne And Nagel0.6 km
- Zaika Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Big Fish0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Midlands Parkway2.7 km
- Long Eaton4.9 km
- Attenborough8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Frederick Avenue0.2 km
- Frederick Avenue0.2 km
- Whitehouse Hotel0.3 km
- Whitehouse Hotel0.4 km
- Nottingham Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742AA · Data under Open Government Licence