Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

THE BOWLEY, DE74 2BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BOWLEY, DE74 2BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

395

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DE74 2BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE74 2BD spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £362k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 20.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE74 2BD is a safe, established residential area on The Bowley, 0.7km from Diseworth in Diseworth. Administratively it sits within Long Whatton & Diseworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE74 2BD is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k, down 20.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2BD are sourced from Output Area E00131559 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2BD. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 461,150

2 sales · Mean £ 461,150

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DE74 2BD has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Diseworth Church of England Primary School

Good61 pupils0.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Plough0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Midlands Parkway7.1 km
  • Long Eaton8.3 km
  • Loughborough10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.1 km
  • Shakespeare Drive0.1 km
  • The Woodcroft0.2 km
  • The Woodcroft0.3 km
  • The Plough Inn0.4 km