Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

ROSEMEYER LANE, DE74 2BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEMEYER LANE, DE74 2BL.

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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 2BL 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

DE74 2BL is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 10.1% year-on-year.

home £230,193 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE74 2BL is a sought-after residential area on Rosemeyer Lane, 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 2BL offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 10.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2BL 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 2BL. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 185,000

10 sales · Mean £ 192,260

Semi-Detached

£ 217,500

9 sales · Mean £ 226,444

Flat

£ 222,000

1 sales · Mean £ 222,000

Detached

£ 255,947

2 sales · Mean £ 255,947

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

DE74 2BL has low crime rates — 26 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
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Foxbridge Primary School

0.1 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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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Nags Head0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Green Lane Store0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Tylers Takeout0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Castle Inn0.9 km
  • Castletown House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aeropark Volunteers Association1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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