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.
House prices
Average price in North West Leicestershire: £282,239, up 6.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around DE74
30 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE74 in the last 2 years, with a median of £255,000 and a range from £145,000 to £730,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 LOCKINGTON LANE, DE74 2RF | detached | £570,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 31 MAIN STREET, DE74 2RB | terraced | £267,300 | 2026-05-13 |
| 7 ROUTH AVENUE, DE74 2NA | detached | £243,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 9 CASTLE HILL, DE74 2LD | detached | £230,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 6 BARROON, DE74 2PE | detached | £162,000 | 2026-03-11 |
| 3 HEMINGTON COURT, DE74 2PT | flat-maisonette | £196,000 | 2026-02-19 |
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.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Diseworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Shardlow Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
| Castle Donington College | Secondary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Hemington Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
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
51 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE74 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
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.
Common questions about DE74
What is the average house price in DE74?
The average sold price in North West Leicestershire is £282,239 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE74?
Prices in North West Leicestershire are up 6.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE74?
The median of 30 recorded sales around central DE74 in the last 2 years is £255,000, ranging from £145,000 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 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE74?
51 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE74 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (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: 100% 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; 51 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE74 safe?
51 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE74 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DE74 or DE72, DE74 or NG10, DE74 or DE73.
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