DE74 2AT is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Castle Donington in Castle Donington. Administratively it sits within Daleacre Hill ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2AT are sourced from Output Area E00131570 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE74 2AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE74 2AT.
316
42
£ 46,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE74 2AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE74 2AT — age 42, 73% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2AT. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE74 2AT has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Orchard Community Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Castle Donington College
Hemington Primary School
Foxbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Castle Donington Community Hub0.7 km
- Light Station Cafe1.0 km
- The Grapevine Cafe At Castle Donington Methodist Church0.9 km
- Orissa Fine Dining0.9 km
- The Apiary0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Chequered Flag0.9 km
- The Cross Keys0.8 km
- Lamb inn0.6 km
- The Jolly Potters0.8 km
- Bar Egos Limited0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Huntingdon Convenience Store0.6 km
- Love Our Earth1.0 km
- Castle Donington Londis Convenience Store0.9 km
- Huntingdon Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Donington Fish Bar0.9 km
- Hel Yen0.9 km
- No 11 Deli0.9 km
- Castle Grill0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Keep0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Long Eaton5.5 km
- East Midlands Parkway5.7 km
- Spondon8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Maple Road0.1 km
- Maple Road0.1 km
- Arundel Avenue0.2 km
- Arundel Avenue0.2 km
- Hazelrigg Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742AT · Data under Open Government Licence