Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

PLUMMER LANE, DE74 2DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLUMMER LANE, DE74 2DB.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DE74 2DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DE74 2DB is a sought-after residential area on Plummer Lane, 0.7km from Bridge Fields in Kegworth. Administratively it sits within Kegworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DE74 2DB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2DB are sourced from Output Area E00131663 (shared with 15 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 2DB. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

DE74 2DB has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences62
Criminal damage and arson24
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime19
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Kegworth Primary School

Good221 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Yew Lodge Hotel0.2 km
  • Kegworth Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cap \& Stocking0.2 km
  • The Anchor Inn Kegworth0.8 km
  • The Coach House0.1 km
  • The Red Lion0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Handkerchief Nursery0.1 km
  • Hidden Gem Kitchen0.1 km
  • Zaika Indian Cuisine0.3 km
  • Big Fish0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Zhen Garden0.1 km
  • Diamond City0.1 km
  • Kegworth Chippy, Pizza And Grill0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Oakland & Son)0.2 km
  • Kegworth Service Station0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Midlands Parkway3.1 km
  • Long Eaton5.5 km
  • Attenborough8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Packington Hill0.0 km
  • Packington Hill0.1 km
  • Hollands Way0.2 km
  • Nottsbus On Demand Kegworth0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km