Postcode DE74 2HL is located in a rural town, within the Castle Donington Park ward of North West Leicestershire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Castle Donington area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castle Donington is £57,797 per year. The nearest station is Long Eaton, about 4.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bentley Road Park.
Castle Donington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,476 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Castle Donington has a low crime rate, with approximately 34 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Castle Donington is £57,797 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE74 2HL.
Castle Donington near DE74 2HL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Long Eaton located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bentley Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bentley Road Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £357,175 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £261,975 | £296 |
| Terraced | 6 | £236,000 | £269 |
| Flats | 1 | £125,000 | £207 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE74 2HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 5, Lines Lane, Derby, DE74 0AG | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 |
In the DE74 2HL postcode area, located within Castle Donington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Foxbridge Primary School | Free schools | N/A | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Orchard Community Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
Annual council tax rates for North West Leicestershire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE74 2HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Morley
Castle Donington Park - Elected 4 May 2023
Amanda Hack
North West Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE74 2HL records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around DE74 2HL in Castle Donington is £318,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DE74 2HL, including Foxbridge Primary School and Orchard Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DE74 2HL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,476 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire covering DE74 2HL is Amanda Hack (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alison Morley (Labour Party).
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.