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Castle Donington Park

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About

Castle Donington Park ward encompasses the eastern portion of the village of Castle Donington, situated on the southern bank of the River Trent. The area is defined by a mix of residential streets, light industrial estates, and significant transport infrastructure, including East Midlands Airport and the adjacent cargo hub. This creates a landscape where housing estates are in close proximity to major logistical operations. The ward's boundaries largely follow the runway perimeter and key roadways like the A453.

The community is served by local schools, shops, and parks, with Donington Park motor racing circuit located within its area. This historic circuit, which hosts major motorsport events, is a central feature of the local economy and identity. Large warehouse developments for distribution have expanded alongside the traditional village core, shaping a distinctly practical environment oriented around aviation, transport, and industry.

Area overview

On average Castle Donington Park has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 17% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle Donington Park is £57,797 per year. There are 1 schools in Castle Donington Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle Donington Park is home to around 2,522 people, with a population density of about 364.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Donington Park Population
2,522
Population density
364.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.67(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.96(+60%)
Public order
8.33(+20%)
Other theft
7.53(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.95(-20%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,338
92.67%
Other White
74
2.93%
Irish
18
0.71%
Other Asian
16
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.59%
Total population: 2,523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
757
37.87%
Level 3 (A level)
352
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
289
14.46%
No qualifications
263
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
195
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 1,999

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
440
42.55%
Owns outright
297
28.72%
Social rents from council
112
10.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
87
8.41%
Other social rented
57
5.51%
Total households: 1,034

Property prices in Castle Donington Park

Median price£318,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£264K – £382K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Castle Donington Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £522,450.

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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£357,175£300
Semi-Detached24£261,975£296
Terraced6£236,000£269
Flats1£125,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Donington Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Donington Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281,500£120,218£105,918
2017£305,000£173,475£158,000
2018£307,000£176,500£212,500
2019£307,475£198,000£187,500
2020£324,950£225,000£191,500
2021£344,250£231,950£224,250
2022£341,950£245,000£253,750
2023£369,500£259,000£200,000
2024£367,000£235,000£250,000
2025£360,000£260,000£225,000
2026£318,000£256,500£258,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Donington Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Donington Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£136£143
2017£236£192£167
2018£245£210£179
2019£253£255£250
2020£263£264£261
2021£271£277£273
2022£295£295£287
2023£303£311£273
2024£301£301£294
2025£299£299£302
2026£306£298£236
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Donington Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Castle Donington Park

Is Castle Donington Park safe?

Castle Donington Park records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Castle Donington Park?

The median sale price in Castle Donington Park is £318,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Castle Donington Park?

Castle Donington Park has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Castle Donington Park?

Castle Donington Park scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Castle Donington Park sits around rank 21,547 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 Park?

The average household income in Castle Donington Park is around £57,797 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Castle Donington Park?

Castle Donington Park is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alison Morley (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Castle Donington Park

DE740AD

Dyer Lane

DE742BH

Wheatcroft Lane

DE742JS

Shields Crescent

DE742HJ

Arundel Avenue

DE742JT

Park Avenue

DE742UF

Wellington Court

DE742UX

Argonaut Avenue

DE742RP

Castle Donington Park

DE742GR

Home Farm Courtyard

DE742HW

Castle Donington Park

DE740AN

Webb Drive

DE740AF

Johnson Close

DE742SN

Welsted Road

DE742UQ

Martinet Close

DE742HA

Short Lane

DE742JW

Paddock Close

DE742YT

Heritage Road

DE742AJ

Anson Place

DE742SG

Argosy Road

DE742JQ

Bosworth Road

DE742JF

Park Lane

DE742WY

Hollywood Lane

DE742WE

Bridgestone Avenue

DE742ZB

Welsted Road

DE742WH

Dunlop Drive

DE742YP

Heritage Road

DE742RX

Towles Pastures

DE740AG

Lines Lane

DE742AD

De Lacy Court

DE742YF

Coppice Close

DE742JP

Starkie Avenue

DE742UY

Merchantman Mews

DE740AB

Bishop Road

DE742WB

Castle Donington Park

DE742YR

Heritage Road

DE742WD

Pirelli Close

DE740AE

Geraldine Way

DE742BL

Rosemeyer Lane

DE742BJ

Shuttleworth Close

DE742RY

Cheribough Road

DE742JG

Park Lane

DE742RR

Kings Mills

DE742SW

Cooks Drive

DE742UJ

Vulcan Way

DE742AU

Spitfire Road

DE742YS

Goddards Drive

DE740AH

Muckleston Road

DE742JN

Bosworth Road

DE742RQ

Park Lane

DE742JR

Shields Crescent

DE742SB

Craner Road

DE742AF

Canberra Close

DE742RS

Park Lane

DE742UL

Bentley Road

DE742BN

Park Lane

DE742WL

Goodyear Grove

DE742AP

Spitfire Road

DE742WA

Lightning Lane

DE740AJ

Pathfinder Way

DE742HL

West Meadow Rise

DE742NZ

Radford Meadow

DE742SE

Handley Place

DE742YL

Hargunn Court

DE742UA

Cessna Court

DE742BE

Ayrton Drive

DE742UE

Piper Avenue

DE742WF

Cooper Close

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.