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Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe

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About

Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe ward is situated in the far northwest of Leicestershire, bordering Derbyshire. The area is characterised by former mining settlements, with housing primarily centred around the villages of Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe itself. The landscape is a mix of residential streets, reclaimed industrial land, and agricultural fields. The ward lies within the National Forest, a project transforming old coalfield areas with new tree planting.

The Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail, following a former railway line, provides a key recreational route through the ward. Donisthorpe Woodland Park is a significant local green space created on colliery spoil. Economic activity is now focused on small businesses and light industry, with the area functioning largely as a residential district for nearby employment centres like Swadlincote. The community retains a strong sense of its industrial past.

Area overview

On average Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe is £54,724 per year. There are 2 schools in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe is home to around 2,884 people, with a population density of about 392.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe Population
2,884
Population density
392.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.42(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.71(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-40%)
Public order
3.81(-45%)
Vehicle crime
2.43(-42%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,765
95.87%
Other White
31
1.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.8%
Irish
10
0.35%
Total population: 2,884

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
651
27.98%
Level 3 (A level)
470
20.2%
No qualifications
435
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
335
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
271
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 2,327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
464
39.66%
Owns outright
432
36.92%
Social rents from council
136
11.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
92
7.86%
Other forms of private rent
25
2.14%
Total households: 1,170

Property prices in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe 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 Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£383,625
Flats1£92,500
Semi-Detached10£248,300
Terraced8£206,550

10 years median price trend in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe.

All postcodes in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe

DE127PG

New Street

DE127QB

Ramscliff Avenue

DE128AL

Mill Yard

DE127PW

Plumtree Cottages

DE127RP

Daisy Close

DE127QE

Moira Road

DE127RW

Bluebell Close

DE127RZ

The Old Stables

DE127PJ

Seals Road

DE127PP

Jubilee Terrace

DE128AW

Brookfield Cottages

DE127QS

The Square

DE127QW

Stanleigh Gardens

DE128AJ

Measham Road

DE127PN

The Green

DE127PF

Finney Close

DE127PX

Church Street

DE127QH

Ivy Close

DE127QJ

Barklam Close

DE127BA

Brooks Close

DE127RB

Main Street

DE128AQ

Acresford Road

DE127QT

Chapel Street

DE127PT

Acresford Road

DE127RG

Measham Road

DE127FN

Orchard Close

DE127PR

Greenside Close

DE128AG

Acresford Road

DE127QN

Boncroft Gardens

DE127RX

Ashlar Drive

DE127PQ

New Street

DE127RY

Redfern Road

DE127DT

Repton Road

DE127RR

Buttercup Avenue

DE127FD

Brambly Close

DE127RU

Foxglove Avenue

DE127FP

Hollybush Close

DE127RN

Dawkins Road

DE127GU

Acresford Road

DE127RH

Pastures Lane

DE127QY

Coronation Lane

DE127QF

Ashby Road

DE128AH

Measham Road

DE127RJ

New Street

DE127DZ

Orchard Way

DE127PY

Church Street

DE127RL

Church Walk

DE127QX

Burton Road

DE127QR

Narrow Lane

DE127QL

The Peterleas

DE127RQ

Bodkin Row

DE127PS

Chapel Street

DE127QG

Ashby Road

DE127DW

Cottons Way

DE127PU

Talbot Place

DE127QA

Ramscliff Avenue

DE127QU

Burton Road

DE127RF

Measham Road

DE127QD

Moira Road

DE127RT

Cowslip Close

DE127RE

School Street

DE127QQ

Measham Road

DE127SA

Forest Point

DE127QZ

Stretton View

DE127RS

Violet Close

DE127PZ

Hall Lane

DE127RA

Silver Street

DE127RD

Canal Street

DE127PL

Hill Street

DE128AE

Measham Road

DE128AX

Coopers Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.