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.
ROSEMEYER LANE, DE74 2BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEMEYER LANE, DE74 2BL.
412
30
£ 46,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Foxbridge Primary School
Orchard Community Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Castle Donington College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Nags Head0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Green Lane Store0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Tylers Takeout0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle Inn0.9 km
- Castletown House0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DE742BL · Data under Open Government Licence