Living in DE74, North West Leicestershire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE74 in North West Leicestershire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central DE74 sold at a median of £255,000 across 29 recorded sales, below the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across North West Leicestershire are up 3.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 9 schools within about 3 miles, 86% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of DE74 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in North West Leicestershire pays £2,418 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 40 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 16 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in North West Leicestershire: £280,530, up 3.2% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East Midlands average is £242,274.
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Council tax at Band D in North West Leicestershire: £2,418 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare DE74 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for DE74 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around DE74
29 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE74 in the last 2 years, with a median of £255,000 and a range from £155,000 to £730,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Barroon, DE74 2PE | Terraced | £160,000 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| 32 Eastway, DE74 2PN | Terraced | £295,000 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 31 Lockington Lane, DE74 2RF | Detached | £570,000 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 31 Main Street, DE74 2RB | Terraced | £267,300 | 13 May 2026 |
| 7 Routh Avenue, DE74 2NA | Detached | £243,000 | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Castle Hill, DE74 2LD | Detached | £230,000 | 27 Mar 2026 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington College | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi away | no figure |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi away | no figure |
| Orchard Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi away | no figure |
| Diseworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi away | no figure |
| Shardlow Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi away | no figure |
| Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi away | no figure |
8 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Skilled trades | 13.2% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 9.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
40 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE74 in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North West Leicestershire's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 supermarket, 1 pharmacy, 29 restaurants and cafés, 7 pubs within a mile of central DE74.
GP practices and A&E
1 GP practice within 3.0 km of the centre of DE74. The nearest, Castle Donington Surgery, has 10,670 registered patients and 1,454 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington Surgery | 0.6 mi | 10,670 | 1,454 |
Nearest A&E: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, where 60.8% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in North West Leicestershire pays £2,418 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 3.4% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for North West Leicestershire, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,971 | +4.7% |
| 2022-23 | £2,031 | +3.0% |
| 2023-24 | £2,131 | +4.9% |
| 2024-25 | £2,231 | +4.7% |
| 2025-26 | £2,338 | +4.8% |
| 2026-27 | £2,418 | +3.4% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for North West Leicestershire, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about DE74
What is the average house price in DE74?
The average sold price in North West Leicestershire is £280,530 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE74?
Prices in North West Leicestershire are up 3.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE74?
The median of 29 recorded sales around central DE74 in the last 2 years is £255,000, ranging from £155,000 to £730,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE74?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE74, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE74?
40 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE74 in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is DE74 at risk of flooding?
Central DE74 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE74 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £255,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 40 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE74 safe?
40 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE74 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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