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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

DE742PT

Hemington Court

DE742PB

The Biggin

DE742XQ

Queensway

DE742AB

Main Street

DE742JZ

Orchard Avenue

DE742PX

Balmoral Court

NG103TN

Daleacre Hill

DE738AT

Melbourne Lane

DE742LS

Hastings Street

DE742RX

Towles Pastures

DE738JU

Main Street

DE742LJ

Delven Lane

DE742PH

Charnwood Avenue

DE738AU

Hollow Road

DE742PQ

High Street

DE722HN

Donington Lane

DE742AP

Spitfire Road

DE738AW

The Delph

DE742UP

Minton Road

DE742UH

Cockcharme Gapp

NG103AD

Tamworth Road

DE742QA

Spital Rise

DE740AD

Dyer Lane

DE742EP

Derbyshire Drive

DE742BN

Park Lane

DE742QU

Grange Drive

DE738BL

Wilson Rise

DE742LN

Mount Pleasant

DE742GL

Glover Road

DE742NZ

Radford Meadow

DE738HA

Pingle Hill

DE742NN

Redwing Court

DE740AH

Muckleston Road

DE742PJ

Moira Dale

DE738HF

Main Street

DE742NQ

Spittal

DE738BA

Breedon Lane

DE742GR

Home Farm Courtyard

DE742SS

Selina Close

DE742WH

Dunlop Drive

DE742YT

Heritage Road

DE742NR

Bondgate

DE742RQ

Park Lane

DE742LH

Dovecote

DE738BP

Stud Farm Close

DE742LE

Clapgun Street

DE742RF

Lockington Lane

DE742LR

Cedar Road

DE742RG

Warren Lane

DE742WL

Goodyear Grove

DE742RH

Main Street

DE738NA

St Hardulphs Close

DE742QQ

Moor Lane

DE742EF

Frost Fields

DE742UU

Station Road

DE742RP

Castle Donington Park

DE742PD

The Moat

DE742TF

Church Lane

DE742RE

Rycroft Road

DE742NB

Hallam Fields

DE742RS

Park Lane

DE742JY

Tipnall Road

DE738HH

Peters Close

Data Sources

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