DE74 2DJ is a sought-after residential area on Ashby Road, 0.2km from Kegworth in Kegworth. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE74, DE74 2DJ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £531k. 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 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00131662 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHBY ROAD, DE74 2DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBY ROAD, DE74 2DJ.
548
38
£ 43,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE74 2DJ combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£531k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2DJ. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 256,250
2 sales · Mean £ 256,250
Detached
£ 357,500
9 sales · Mean £ 443,444
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE74 2DJ has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kegworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Yew Lodge Hotel0.4 km
- Kegworth Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cap \& Stocking0.8 km
- The Coach House0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Baxterstorey At Amazon Fulfilment Centre0.9 km
- Handkerchief Nursery0.6 km
- Hidden Gem Kitchen0.6 km
- Olive Catering At Kuehne And Nagel0.7 km
- Zaika Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Zhen Garden0.6 km
- Diamond City0.6 km
- Kegworth Chippy, Pizza And Grill0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Oakland & Son)0.8 km
- Kegworth Service Station0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Midlands Parkway3.4 km
- Long Eaton5.4 km
- Attenborough8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Suthers Road0.1 km
- Suthers Road0.1 km
- Whitehouse Hotel0.4 km
- Whitehouse Hotel0.4 km
- Packington Hill0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742DJ · Data under Open Government Licence