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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 16.3% 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. The median sale price in Castle Donington Park is £314,226 (around £300 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £264,711 and £374,363. There are 1 schools in Castle Donington Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
16.3%
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: £314,226
Price per sq ft: £300
Sales (last 12 months): 64
Typical range (middle 50%): £265K – £374K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £314,226 (about £300 per square foot) in Castle Donington Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £795,000.

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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£360,000£305
Semi-Detached20£263,473£297
Terraced5£225,000£236
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£319,000£260,000£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£298£298£302
2026£311£299£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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North West Leicestershire district.

Band A£1,612
Band B£1,881
Band C£2,150
Band D£2,418
Band E£2,956
Band F£3,493
Band G£4,030
Band H£4,836

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Castle Donington Park ward.

Local councillors

Alison Morley

Castle Donington Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

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 £314,226 (about £300 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Castle Donington Park?

Castle Donington Park has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

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 26,159 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 16% 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).