DE74 2JU is a sought-after residential area on Studbrook Close, 0.9km from Castle Donington in Castle Donington. Administratively it sits within Castle Donington Central ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE74, DE74 2JU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, up 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE74 2JU are sourced from Output Area E00187432 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STUDBROOK CLOSE, DE74 2JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STUDBROOK CLOSE, DE74 2JU.
334
38
£ 46,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE74 2JU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE74 2JU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE74 2JU. The average age is 37.7. 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: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 293,750
2 sales · Mean £ 293,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE74 2JU has low crime rates — 18 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
Foxbridge Primary School
Orchard Community Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Castle Donington College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Castle Donington Community Hub0.9 km
- The Grapevine Cafe At Castle Donington Methodist Church0.8 km
- Orissa Fine Dining0.8 km
- The Apiary0.9 km
- Beauty Temple Retreat0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle Inn0.7 km
- Castletown House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Chequered Flag0.9 km
- The Cross Keys0.9 km
- The Nags Head1.0 km
- The Jolly Potters0.9 km
- Bar Egos Limited0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Huntingdon Convenience Store0.6 km
- Castle Donington Londis Convenience Store0.9 km
- Huntingdon Convenience Store0.6 km
- Green Lane Store0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Donington Fish Bar0.9 km
- Hel Yen0.8 km
- No 11 Deli0.9 km
- Castle Grill0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Midlands Parkway6.3 km
- Long Eaton6.3 km
- Spondon8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kirkland Close0.2 km
- Kirkland Close0.2 km
- Towles Pastures0.2 km
- Towles Pastures0.3 km
- Hazelrigg Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE742JU · Data under Open Government Licence