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DE74 2SL

Church Street

Daleacre Hill

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Detailed insights for DE74 2SL

Overview

Postcode DE74 2SL is located in a rural village, within the Daleacre Hill area of North West Leicestershire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Castle Donington area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castle Donington is £57,797 per year. The median sale price in Daleacre Hill is £250,000 (around £273 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,250 and £390,000. The nearest station is East Midlands Parkway, about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Castle Donington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,675 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Castle Donington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from DE74 2SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Castle Donington near DE74 2SL 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
34.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.33(+162%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.33(+29%)
Other theft
27.48(+382%)
Vehicle crime
21.28(+417%)
Public order
14.18(+105%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
88.72%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
16
4.88%
Other
11
3.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.61%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
33.57%
No qualifications
56
20.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.88%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.03%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
43
34.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.08%
Social rents from council
7
5.56%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Daleacre Hill

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £273
Sales (last 12 months): 34
Typical range (middle 50%): £196K – £390K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Daleacre Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Daleacre Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£450,000£293
Semi-Detached9£232,500£272
Flats1£196,000£276
Terraced12£183,750£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Daleacre Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Daleacre Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£832,625£137,000£140,250
2017£325,000£201,500£139,000
2018£348,500£201,500£202,000
2019£322,500£151,500£160,575
2020£346,250£224,000£164,000
2021£360,000£275,000£170,000
2022£365,000£252,500£272,500
2023£400,000£262,500£196,250
2024£390,000£241,250£202,500
2025£367,500£237,000£176,000
2026£482,500£230,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Daleacre Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Daleacre Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132£175£183
2017£205£201£176
2018£218£224£196
2019£183£187£197
2020£259£220£222
2021£263£242£205
2022£282£275£271
2023£296£288£294
2024£283£249£283
2025£296£270£258
2026£261£272£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Daleacre Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Daleacre Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE74 2SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE74 2SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 2026The Cottage, 1 Daleacre Court, Main Street, Derby, DE74 2ABDetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the DE74 2SL postcode area, located within Castle Donington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for DE74 2SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryHemington Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North West Leicestershire district.

Band A£1,612
Band B£1,881
Band C£2,150
Band D£2,418
Band E£2,956
Band F£3,493
Band G£4,030
Band H£4,836

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 2SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carol Ann Sewell

Daleacre Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

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
WardDaleacre HillE05010106
ParishLockington-HemingtonE04005555
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Castle DoningtonE02005397
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North West Leicestershire 001FE01035098
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2005-05-01

Frequently asked questions about DE74 2SL

Is DE74 2SL (Castle Donington) safe?

The area around DE74 2SL records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near DE74 2SL?

The median sale price around DE74 2SL in Daleacre Hill is £250,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE74 2SL?

There is 1 school close to DE74 2SL, including Hemington Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DE74 2SL?

DE74 2SL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,675 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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