DE74 2AU is a sought-after residential area on Spitfire Road, 1.1km from Castle Donington in Castle Donington. Administratively it sits within Castle Donington Central ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE74 2AU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, down 61.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00187448 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPITFIRE ROAD, DE74 2AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPITFIRE ROAD, DE74 2AU.
208
34
£ 46,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE74 2AU 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE74 2AU — age 34, 75% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 61.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2AU. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,375
10 sales · Mean £ 216,275
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 173,333
Detached
£ 265,000
21 sales · Mean £ 285,237
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE74 2AU has low crime rates — 21 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
Foxbridge Primary School
Orchard Community Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Castle Donington College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Grapevine Cafe At Castle Donington Methodist Church1.0 km
- Orissa Fine Dining1.0 km
- Beauty Temple Retreat1.0 km
- Tylers Tearooms Ltd1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle Inn0.9 km
- Castletown House0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Huntingdon Convenience Store0.7 km
- Huntingdon Convenience Store0.7 km
- Green Lane Store0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hel Yen1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Tylers Takeout0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Long Eaton6.3 km
- East Midlands Parkway6.4 km
- Spondon8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kirkland Close0.4 km
- Hazelrigg Close0.4 km
- Kirkland Close0.4 km
- Hazelrigg Close0.4 km
- Towles Pastures0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742AU · Data under Open Government Licence