Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

OLDERSHAW AVENUE, DE74 2DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDERSHAW AVENUE, DE74 2DR.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DE74 2DR's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £366k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 41.8% year-on-year.

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

DE74 2DR is a sought-after residential area on Oldershaw Avenue, 0.4km from Kegworth in Kegworth. Administratively it sits within Kegworth ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE74, DE74 2DR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k, down 41.8% 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 2DR are sourced from Output Area E00131658 (shared with 12 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 2DR. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 233,750

4 sales · Mean £ 232,500

Detached

£ 402,500

6 sales · Mean £ 399,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE74 2DR has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime9
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Kegworth Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Yew Lodge Hotel0.3 km
  • Kegworth Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cap \& Stocking0.6 km
  • The Coach House0.3 km
  • The Red Lion0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Handkerchief Nursery0.3 km
  • Hidden Gem Kitchen0.3 km
  • Zaika Indian Cuisine0.5 km
  • Big Fish0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Zhen Garden0.4 km
  • Diamond City0.4 km
  • Kegworth Chippy, Pizza And Grill0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bumpkin Dairy Co (at Oakland & Son)0.5 km
  • Kegworth Service Station0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Midlands Parkway3.5 km
  • Long Eaton5.7 km
  • Loughborough8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadhill Road0.2 km
  • Packington Hill0.2 km
  • Suthers Road0.3 km
  • Suthers Road0.3 km
  • Packington Hill0.3 km