Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

DE LACY COURT, DE74 2AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE LACY COURT, DE74 2AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

366

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE74 2AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE74 2AD — age 44, 82% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE74 2AD is a sought-after residential area on De Lacy Court, 0.5km from Castle Donington in Castle Donington. Administratively it sits within Castle Donington Central ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE74, DE74 2AD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00131561 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2AD. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 265,550

4 sales · Mean £ 266,525

Detached

£ 346,000

5 sales · Mean £ 352,300

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE74 2AD has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour14
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Orchard Community Primary School

Good0.3 km
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St Edward's Church of England Primary School

Good191 pupils0.4 km
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Castle Donington College

Good622 pupils0.4 km
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Foxbridge Primary School

0.8 km
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Hemington Primary School

Good49 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.4 km
  • Huntingdon Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Love Our Earth0.6 km
  • Green Lane Store0.4 km
  • Castle Donington Londis Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Lamb inn0.8 km
  • The Nags Head0.7 km
  • Bar Egos Limited0.4 km
  • The Chequered Flag0.4 km
  • The Cross Keys0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Orissa Fine Dining0.3 km
  • The Apiary0.4 km
  • Castle Donington Community Hub0.7 km
  • Light Station Cafe0.6 km
  • The Grapevine Cafe At Castle Donington Methodist Church0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Donington Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Castle Pizza0.7 km
  • Castle Grill0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Gurkha Mahal0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Keep0.7 km
  • Castle Inn0.2 km
  • Castletown House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Midlands Parkway6.0 km
  • Long Eaton6.3 km
  • Spondon9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Towles Pastures0.3 km