Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

WHEATCROFT LANE, DE74 2BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATCROFT LANE, DE74 2BH.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in DE74 2BH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.

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

DE74 2BH is a sought-after residential area on Wheatcroft Lane, 1.1km from Hill Top in Castle Donington. Administratively it sits within Castle Donington Central ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE74 2BH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 £230k, down 3.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2BH are sourced from Output Area E00187396 (shared with 12 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 2BH. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

5 sales · Mean £ 208,800

Terraced

£ 237,500

7 sales · Mean £ 226,928

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

DE74 2BH 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

0.3 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Green Lane Store0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Heritage Road0.3 km
  • Heritage Road0.3 km