DE74 2BH is a sought-after residential area on Wheatcroft Lane, 1.1km from Hill Top in Castle Donington. Administratively it sits within Castle Donington Central ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE74 2BH 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. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 3.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2BH are sourced from Output Area E00187396 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHEATCROFT LANE, DE74 2BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATCROFT LANE, DE74 2BH.
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
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in DE74 2BH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2BH. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 208,800
Terraced
£ 237,500
7 sales · Mean £ 226,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE74 2BH has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Green Lane Store0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Long Eaton6.8 km
- East Midlands Parkway6.8 km
- Spondon8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Heritage Road0.3 km
- Heritage Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742BH · Data under Open Government Licence