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DE74 2UH

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Castle Donington Central

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Detailed insights for DE74 2UH

Overview

Postcode DE74 2UH is located in a rural town, within the Castle Donington Central 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 Castle Donington Central is £326,250 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £266,250 and £426,875. The nearest station is Long Eaton, about 3 miles away. There are 3 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
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from DE74 2UH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Long Eaton located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
94.1 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
283
89.27%
Other White
16
5.05%
Other Asian
7
2.21%
Indian
3
0.95%
Other
3
0.95%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
35.53%
Level 3 (A level)
61
22.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.89%
No qualifications
26
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
37.59%
Owns outright
50
35.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
21.99%
Shared ownership
6
4.26%
Other social rented
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Castle Donington Central

Median price: £326,250
Price per sq ft: £290
Sales (last 12 months): 30
Typical range (middle 50%): £266K – £427K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £326,250 (about £290 per square foot) in Castle Donington Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £612,500.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£375,000£290
Terraced1£272,000£272
Semi-Detached10£266,000£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Donington Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Donington Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,000£160,000£169,250
2017£264,000£165,000£152,500
2018£260,000£170,000£165,000
2019£265,000£181,000£170,000
2020£308,000£183,000£297,500
2021£297,500£220,000£203,750
2022£332,000£235,000£238,005
2023£376,500£242,500£197,000
2024£308,750£245,000£222,500
2025£339,000£255,000£265,000
2026£385,000£262,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Donington Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Donington Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£190£173
2017£226£217£174
2018£238£200£201
2019£234£237£211
2020£248£211£180
2021£262£260£292
2022£321£237£287
2023£328£279£329
2024£325£303£223
2025£301£287£272
2026£290£289—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Donington Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE74 2UH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Unit 7, Redwing Court, Derby, DE74 2NNOtherFreehold£432,500

Schools

In the DE74 2UH postcode area, located within Castle Donington, there are 3 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 2UH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimaryHemington Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryOrchard Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimarySt Edward's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE74 2UH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE74 2UH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisStation Road, Derby, DE74 2NLWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodTrent Lane, Derby, DE74 2NPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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

Local councillors

Rachel Canny

Castle Donington Central - 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 001FE01035098
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2009-06-01

Frequently asked questions about DE74 2UH

Is DE74 2UH (Castle Donington) safe?

The area around DE74 2UH 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 2UH?

The median sale price around DE74 2UH in Castle Donington Central is £326,250 (about £290 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE74 2UH?

There are 3 schools close to DE74 2UH, including Hemington Primary School (Good), Orchard Community Primary School (Good) and St Edward's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DE74 2UH?

DE74 2UH 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 2UH (Castle Donington) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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