DE74 2BJ is a sought-after residential area on Shuttleworth Close, 1.0km 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 2BJ 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. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00187396 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHUTTLEWORTH CLOSE, DE74 2BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHUTTLEWORTH CLOSE, DE74 2BJ.
282
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£ 46,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, DE74 2BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 176,500
3 sales · Mean £ 182,000
Semi-Detached
£ 176,500
4 sales · Mean £ 177,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE74 2BJ has low crime rates — 25 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
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Green Lane Store0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Midlands Parkway6.9 km
- Long Eaton6.9 km
- Spondon8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Heritage Road0.2 km
- Heritage Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742BJ · Data under Open Government Licence