Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

OLD FARM CLOSE, DE74 2AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD FARM CLOSE, DE74 2AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

395

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /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 2AX 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.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE74 2AX spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DE74 2AX is a safe, established residential area on Old Farm Close, 0.4km from Diseworth in Diseworth. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE74 2AX is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, down 1.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2AX are sourced from Output Area E00131559 (shared with 30 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 2AX. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 410,000

5 sales · Mean £ 405,600

Semi-Detached

£ 560,000

1 sales · Mean £ 560,000

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

DE74 2AX has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Diseworth Church of England Primary School

Good61 pupils0.3 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Plough0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Midlands Parkway6.9 km
  • Long Eaton8.2 km
  • Loughborough10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Shakespeare Drive0.2 km
  • The Plough Inn0.2 km
  • Clements Gate0.2 km
  • Brookside0.2 km
  • Brookside0.2 km