OLD FORGE CLOSE, DE74 2AS House Prices & Local Information

DE74 2AS is a safe, established residential area on Old Forge Close, 0.4km from Bridge Fields in Kegworth. Administratively it sits within Daleacre Hill ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, down 5.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2AS are sourced from Output Area E00131665 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.