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Castle Donington Castle

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About

Castle Donington Castle ward covers the central and northern parts of the town, extending towards the River Trent. The area includes the historic core, with its medieval street pattern focused around the market place. The ward contains the site of the former Donington Hall estate, now integrated into the surrounding landscape. Residential development ranges from older terraced housing to more modern estates on its fringes.

The ward is directly adjacent to East Midlands Airport, with aircraft operations forming a constant backdrop. Donington Park motor racing circuit, a major venue for national and international events, is situated within its boundaries. Agricultural land and the river corridor provide open spaces, contrasting with the industrial and transport infrastructure that defines much of the local economy.

Area overview

On average Castle Donington Castle has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 14% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle Donington Castle is £57,797 per year. There are 2 schools in Castle Donington Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Castle Donington Castle is home to around 2,515 people, with a population density of about 726 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Donington Castle Population
2,515
Population density
726 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.33(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.27(+227%)
Shoplifting
22.66(+161%)
Other theft
22.66(+298%)
Public order
20.68(+199%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,238
89.06%
Other White
81
3.22%
Other Asian
54
2.15%
Other
21
0.84%
Irish
19
0.76%
Total population: 2,513

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
567
26.14%
No qualifications
449
20.7%
Level 3 (A level)
397
18.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
307
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
213
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 2,169

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
403
34.18%
Owns with a mortgage
323
27.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
247
20.95%
Social rents from council
158
13.4%
Other social rented
29
2.46%
Total households: 1,179

Property prices in Castle Donington Castle

Median price£252,500
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £300K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £285 per square foot) in Castle Donington Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Donington Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£276,000£313
Semi-Detached7£250,000£259
Terraced8£227,050£280
Flats2£154,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Donington Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Donington Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£113,750£164,000£155,000
2017£232,000£127,500£166,000£162,000
2018£193,000£115,000£183,750£185,495
2019£227,000£122,500£181,000£180,000
2020£220,000£120,750£193,500£222,000
2021£325,000£123,750£225,750£192,500
2022£280,000£125,000£245,000£198,000
2023£276,000£136,500£226,000£252,500
2024£278,590£149,000£241,500£227,750
2025£335,000£154,000£252,500£228,000
2026£239,000£245,000£217,050
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Donington Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Donington Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£168£186£221
2017£206£180£167£186
2018£214£172£198£220
2019£265£189£178£173
2020£217£193£210£206
2021£267£201£236£239
2022£277£214£271£276
2023£256£218£241£311
2024£282£227£253£251
2025£314£229£260£263
2026£298£259£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Donington Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle Donington Castle in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Castle Donington Castle

Is Castle Donington Castle safe?

Castle Donington Castle records about 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Castle Donington Castle?

The median sale price in Castle Donington Castle is £252,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Castle Donington Castle?

Castle Donington Castle has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Castle Donington Castle?

Castle Donington Castle scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Castle Donington Castle sits around rank 17,442 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Castle Donington Castle?

The average household income in Castle Donington Castle is around £57,797 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Castle Donington Castle?

Castle Donington Castle is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tony Saffell (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.