Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

AYRTON DRIVE, DE74 2BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AYRTON DRIVE, DE74 2BE.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE74 2BE 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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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. DE74 2BE combines 66% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.

home £239,333 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE74 2BE is a sought-after residential area on Ayrton Drive, 1.0km from Hill Top 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 2BE offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k, up 9.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00187382 (shared with 9 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 2BE. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 192,500

14 sales · Mean £ 192,642

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

19 sales · Mean £ 227,157

Detached

£ 265,000

17 sales · Mean £ 293,147

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

DE74 2BE has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Foxbridge Primary School

0.2 km
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Orchard Community Primary School

Good1.1 km
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St Edward's Church of England Primary School

Good191 pupils1.3 km
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Castle Donington College

Good622 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Castle Inn1.0 km
  • Castletown House1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Nags Head1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Green Lane Store0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Tylers Takeout1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Midlands Parkway6.8 km
  • Long Eaton6.8 km
  • Spondon8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Heritage Road0.2 km
  • Heritage Road0.2 km