DE74 2AZ is a sought-after residential area on Pritchard Drive, 0.5km from Kegworth in Kegworth. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE74 2AZ 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k, up 59.6% 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 2AZ are sourced from Output Area E00131662 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRITCHARD DRIVE, DE74 2AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRITCHARD DRIVE, DE74 2AZ.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. DE74 2AZ's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £199k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £199k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 59.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2AZ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 122,500
1 sales · Mean £ 122,500
Semi-Detached
£ 177,500
15 sales · Mean £ 170,566
Detached
£ 224,000
8 sales · Mean £ 249,743
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE74 2AZ has low crime rates — 41 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 \& Stocking0.7 km
- The Coach House0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Handkerchief Nursery0.6 km
- Hidden Gem Kitchen0.6 km
- Olive Catering At Kuehne And Nagel0.5 km
- Zaika Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Big Fish0.6 km
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 Station0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Midlands Parkway3.2 km
- Long Eaton5.2 km
- Attenborough8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Whitehouse Hotel0.3 km
- Suthers Road0.3 km
- Whitehouse Hotel0.3 km
- Suthers Road0.3 km
- Frederick Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742AZ · Data under Open Government Licence