Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

DE74 2BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE74 2BU.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE74 2BU 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.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE74 2BU spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

DE74 2BU is a mixed residential area located 1.3km from Diseworth in Diseworth. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

For families considering a move, DE74 2BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00131559 (shared with 30 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 2BU. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

Crime around DE74 2BU is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Diseworth Church of England Primary School

Good61 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport0.2 km
  • Premier Inn East Midlands Airport0.2 km
  • Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Baxterstorey Ltd At Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC)0.0 km
  • Olive Catering1.0 km
  • Proof 650.8 km
  • Mactrio Cafe0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • West Cornwall Pasty Co0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Boots - East Midlands Airport0.8 km
  • R&R Hub at Futures House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Midlands Parkway5.3 km
  • Long Eaton6.8 km
  • Loughborough9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • DHL Cargo East0.1 km
  • Pegasus Business Park0.2 km
  • DHL Cargo East0.2 km
  • Pegasus Business Park0.2 km