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Castle Donington

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About

Castle Donington sits on the southern bank of the River Trent in North West Leicestershire. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development, industrial estates, and open agricultural land. Its landscape is largely flat, with the river and the nearby East Midlands Airport being significant geographical features.

The village centre retains a traditional layout around its historic church and market cross. A notable local landmark is Donington Hall, a 19th-century country house set within its own parkland. The area is internationally recognised for the Donington Park motor racing circuit, which hosts major motorsport events.

Area overview

On average Castle Donington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle Donington is £57,797 per year. There are 6 schools in Castle Donington: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Castle Donington is home to around 9,258 people, with a population density of about 208.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Donington Population
9,258
Population density
208.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.57(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.53(-2%)
Other theft
9.29(+63%)
Shoplifting
6.26(-28%)
Vehicle crime
6.26(+52%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,496
91.75%
Other White
249
2.69%
Other Asian
84
0.91%
Irish
75
0.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
0.62%
Total population: 9,260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,624
33.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,409
18.19%
No qualifications
1,196
15.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,114
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 7,748

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,548
37.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,423
34.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
591
14.45%
Social rents from council
317
7.75%
Other social rented
107
2.62%
Total households: 4,090

Property prices in Castle Donington

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £303,950 in Castle Donington area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Donington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached87£375,000
Semi-Detached55£260,000
Terraced19£230,000
Flats2£154,000

10 years median price trend in Castle Donington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Donington.

All postcodes in Castle Donington

DE742WF

Cooper Close

NG103AE

Tamworth Road

DE742NF

Bakewell Drive

DE738HD

Dog Lane

DE742RR

Kings Mills

DE742HW

Castle Donington Park

DE742RA

Hemington Hill

DE742YP

Heritage Road

DE742SB

Craner Road

DE742PG

Moira Dale

DE740AE

Geraldine Way

DE742UT

Maple Road

DE742SN

Welsted Road

DE742JX

The Green

DE738AL

Berry Avenue

DE738BD

Moor Lane

DE738ND

The Lime Kilns

DE742JQ

Bosworth Road

DE742HP

Carnival Way

DE742YL

Hargunn Court

DE742LY

Stonehill

DE742NE

Cavendish Close

DE742YW

Ashby Road

DE738AE

Bullshead Row

DE742BF

Hall Farm Road

DE722HL

Cavendish Bridge

DE742AD

De Lacy Court

DE742XB

Shirley Close

DE738AX

Cross Street

DE742JF

Park Lane

DE742PY

Trent Lane

DE742XG

Walton Hill

DE738AR

Worthington Lane

DE742HL

West Meadow Rise

DE742LA

Borough Street

DE738AS

The Green

DE742SR

Huntingdon Drive

DE742SL

Church Street

DE742UB

Pond End

DE742TS

Tanyard Close

DE742YX

Kingsgate

DE722HP

Netherfields Lane

DE738BY

Rectory Close

DE742QZ

Lothian Place

DE742JS

Shields Crescent

DE742JN

Bosworth Road

DE742LB

Borough Street

DE742JJ

Pear Tree Close

DE738HZ

Loveys Croft

DE742NX

Trent Lane

DE742AF

Canberra Close

DE738AF

Short Hill

DE742AJ

Anson Place

DE742LQ

Eaton Road

DE742GN

Upton Close

DE742WY

Hollywood Lane

DE742PL

Garden Crescent

DE742RB

Main Street

DE742SF

Kelhams Court

DE742UJ

Vulcan Way

DE742BE

Ayrton Drive

DE742UF

Wellington Court

DE742XJ

Harcourt Place

DE740AN

Webb Drive

DE738AD

Main Street

DE738LL

Wifel Green

DE742BB

Wilders Way

DE742UD

Warke Flatt

DE742JB

Market Street

DE738BE

Field Lane

DE742WD

Pirelli Close

DE742LW

St Edwards Road

DE738BB

Moor Lane

DE742JA

Apiary Gate

DE742TR

Ashby Road

DE742JH

St Annes Lane

DE742TP

Barn Close

DE738HG

Dovecote

DE742RN

Walton Hill

DE742NL

Station Road

DE742UQ

Martinet Close

DE742JT

Park Avenue

DE742LD

Castle Hill

DE742PA

The Hollow

DE742UW

Fosbrook Drive

DE742TW

Station Road

DE742NP

Willow Road

DE742UN

Fox Road

DE742ZB

Welsted Road

DE740AF

Johnson Close

DE742YF

Coppice Close

NG103TL

Warren Lane

DE740AJ

Pathfinder Way

DE742SU

Haulton Drive

DE742SG

Argosy Road

DE742SX

Carrs Close

DE742RD

Station Road

DE742NG

Hall Farm Close

DE742US

Sills Road

DE738FW

Manor Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.