DE74 2AP is a sought-after residential area on Spitfire Road, 1.0km from Castle Donington in Castle Donington. Administratively it sits within Castle Donington Central ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE74 2AP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, up 14.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2AP are sourced from Output Area E00187396 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPITFIRE ROAD, DE74 2AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPITFIRE ROAD, DE74 2AP.
282
30
£ 46,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, DE74 2AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2AP. The average age is 29.9. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 282,500
30 sales · Mean £ 290,495
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
5 sales · Mean £ 228,400
Flat
£ 149,000
2 sales · Mean £ 149,000
Terraced
£ 208,750
2 sales · Mean £ 208,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE74 2AP has low crime rates — 22 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
Foxbridge Primary School
Orchard Community Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Castle Donington College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Grapevine Cafe At Castle Donington Methodist Church0.9 km
- Orissa Fine Dining0.9 km
- The Apiary1.0 km
- Beauty Temple Retreat0.9 km
- Gandhi1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle Inn0.8 km
- Castletown House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Chequered Flag1.0 km
- The Cross Keys1.0 km
- Bar Egos Limited1.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Co-op Food1.0 km
- Huntingdon Convenience Store0.7 km
- Huntingdon Convenience Store0.7 km
- Green Lane Store0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hel Yen0.9 km
- No 11 Deli1.0 km
- Castle Grill1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Tylers Takeout0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Long Eaton6.3 km
- East Midlands Parkway6.4 km
- Spondon8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kirkland Close0.3 km
- Kirkland Close0.3 km
- Hazelrigg Close0.3 km
- Hazelrigg Close0.4 km
- Towles Pastures0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742AP · Data under Open Government Licence