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.
AYRTON DRIVE, DE74 2BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AYRTON DRIVE, DE74 2BE.
412
30
£ 46,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Foxbridge Primary School
Orchard Community Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Castle Donington College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle Inn1.0 km
- Castletown House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Nags Head1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Green Lane Store0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DE742BE · Data under Open Government Licence