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DE74 2PF

Barroon

Castle Donington Castle

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Detailed insights for DE74 2PF

Overview

Postcode DE74 2PF is located in a rural town, within the Castle Donington Castle ward of North West Leicestershire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Castle Donington area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 East Midlands Parkway, about 3.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pinfold Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Castle Donington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,946 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Castle Donington has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.6%

Approximately 42.6% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Castle Donington is £57,797 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from DE74 2PF.

Flood risk

No risk

Castle Donington near DE74 2PF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is East Midlands Parkway located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE74 2PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPinfold GardensSmallWalking directions to Pinfold Gardens

Area Profile

Population
117
Population density
1,657.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.49(+9%)
Shoplifting
19.47(+124%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.14(-10%)
Public order
10.81(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.37(+26%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
97.44%
Indian
1
0.85%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.85%
Irish
1
0.85%
Total population: 117

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
32
29.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
27.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
12.15%
Level 3 (A level)
13
12.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 107

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
22
36.07%
Owns with a mortgage
15
24.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
18.03%
Owns outright
9
14.75%
Social rents from council
4
6.56%
Total households: 61

Property prices in Castle Donington Castle

Median price£252,500
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £300K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £285 per square foot) in Castle Donington Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £880,000.

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 Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£276,000£313
Semi-Detached7£250,000£259
Terraced8£227,050£280
Flats2£154,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Donington Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Donington Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£113,750£164,000£155,000
2017£232,000£127,500£166,000£162,000
2018£193,000£115,000£183,750£185,495
2019£227,000£122,500£181,000£180,000
2020£220,000£120,750£193,500£222,000
2021£325,000£123,750£225,750£192,500
2022£280,000£125,000£245,000£198,000
2023£276,000£136,500£226,000£252,500
2024£278,590£149,000£241,500£227,750
2025£335,000£154,000£252,500£228,000
2026£239,000£245,000£217,050
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Donington Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Donington Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£168£186£221
2017£206£180£167£186
2018£214£172£198£220
2019£265£189£178£173
2020£217£193£210£206
2021£267£201£236£239
2022£277£214£271£276
2023£256£218£241£311
2024£282£227£253£251
2025£314£229£260£263
2026£298£259£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Donington Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE74 2PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE74 2PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202547, Barroon, Derby, DE74 2PFDetachedFreehold£420,000
09 May 20255, Charnwood Avenue, Derby, DE74 2PHTerracedFreehold£255,000
11 Mar 20266, Barroon, Derby, DE74 2PEDetachedFreehold£162,000
11 Jul 202516, Barroon, Derby, DE74 2PESemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
06 Jun 20255, Barroon, Derby, DE74 2PETerracedFreehold£297,000

Schools

In the DE74 2PF postcode area, located within Castle Donington, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE74 2PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Edward's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryCastle Donington CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHemington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE74 2PF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE74 2PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food35-37 Borough Street, Derby, DE74 2LAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodTrent Lane, Derby, DE74 2NPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miSpar1 Delven Lane, Derby, DE74 2LJWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North West Leicestershire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,559
Band B£1,819
Band C£2,078
Band D£2,338
Band E£2,858
Band F£3,377
Band G£3,897
Band H£4,676

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE74 2PF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tony Saffell

Castle Donington Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Amanda Hack

North West Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth West LeicestershireE07000134
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth West LeicestershireE14001404
ParishCastle DoningtonE04005547
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Castle DoningtonE02005397
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North West Leicestershire 001GE01035099
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE74 2PF

Is DE74 2PF (Castle Donington) safe?

The area around DE74 2PF records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near DE74 2PF?

The median sale price around DE74 2PF in Castle Donington is £252,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE74 2PF?

There are 4 schools close to DE74 2PF, including St Edward's Church of England Primary School (Good), Castle Donington College (Good) and Hemington Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE74 2PF?

DE74 2PF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,946 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE74 2PF (Castle Donington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire covering DE74 2PF is Amanda Hack (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Saffell (Independent).

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Data Sources

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.