DE74 2DT is a sought-after residential area on Whatton Road, 0.5km from Kegworth in Kegworth. Administratively it sits within Kegworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE74 2DT is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, down 30.0% year-on-year. 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 2DT are sourced from Output Area E00131659 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHATTON ROAD, DE74 2DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHATTON ROAD, DE74 2DT.
325
39
£ 43,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE74 2DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE74 2DT's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £281k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £281k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 30.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2DT. The average age is 39.0. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 322,500
7 sales · Mean £ 369,642
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
16 sales · Mean £ 223,046
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE74 2DT has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Kegworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Yew Lodge Hotel0.5 km
- Kegworth Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cap \& Stocking0.6 km
- The Coach House0.4 km
- The Red Lion0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Handkerchief Nursery0.4 km
- Hidden Gem Kitchen0.4 km
- Zaika Indian Cuisine0.5 km
- Big Fish0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Zhen Garden0.5 km
- Diamond City0.5 km
- Kegworth Chippy, Pizza And Grill0.5 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Oakland & Son)0.5 km
- Kegworth Service Station0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Midlands Parkway3.6 km
- Long Eaton5.8 km
- Loughborough8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Broadhill Road0.2 km
- Packington Hill0.3 km
- Packington Hill0.4 km
- Norman Court0.4 km
- Suthers Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742DT · Data under Open Government Licence