DE74 2AY is a sought-after residential area on Pritchard Drive, 0.4km from Kegworth in Kegworth. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE74 2AY is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, up 15.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00131662 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRITCHARD DRIVE, DE74 2AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRITCHARD DRIVE, DE74 2AY.
548
38
£ 43,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE74 2AY combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£258k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £258k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 15.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2AY. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 206,500
18 sales · Mean £ 213,416
Detached
£ 280,000
20 sales · Mean £ 275,072
Terraced
£ 183,500
6 sales · Mean £ 187,500
Flat
£ 156,500
2 sales · Mean £ 156,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE74 2AY has low crime rates — 39 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Yew Lodge Hotel0.4 km
- Kegworth Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cap \& Stocking0.7 km
- The Coach House0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Handkerchief Nursery0.6 km
- Hidden Gem Kitchen0.6 km
- Olive Catering At Kuehne And Nagel0.6 km
- Zaika Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Big Fish0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Zhen Garden0.6 km
- Diamond City0.6 km
- Kegworth Chippy, Pizza And Grill0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Oakland & Son)0.8 km
- Kegworth Service Station0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Midlands Parkway3.2 km
- Long Eaton5.2 km
- Attenborough8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Suthers Road0.2 km
- Suthers Road0.2 km
- Whitehouse Hotel0.3 km
- Whitehouse Hotel0.3 km
- Frederick Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742AY · Data under Open Government Licence