DE74 Postcode District
DE74 is the Postcode District for Castle Donington, Derby Leicestershire
The DE74 postcode district is located in the DE Derby postal area, DE74 has a population of 12,927 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 17.69 square miles (45.82 square kilometres or 11,321.63 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of DE74. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the DE74 postcode district is Castle Donington, located in the county of Derbyshire, England. Other significant settlements in this postcode district include Diseworth, Hemington, Kegworth, and Lockington, all of which are located in the county of Leicestershire. The most significant post town with the highest number of postcodes in this district is Derby.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DE74 0 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector DE74 2, covers Castle Donington and Kegworth in Leicestershire.
The post town for this district is DERBY.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North West Leicestershire District (329 postal codes), and finally, the Rushcliffe District (B) area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Shepshed | 4.55 | SSE |
| Long Eaton | 5.09 | NNE |
| Sandiacre | 6.37 | NNE |
| Loughborough | 6.57 | SE |
| Stapleford | 6.96 | NNE |
| Beeston | 7.94 | NE |
| Coalville | 7.94 | S |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 8.58 | SW |
| Derby | 8.96 | NW |
| Ilkeston | 9.43 | N |
| Ibstock | 10.55 | SSW |
| Swadlincote | 10.56 | WSW |
| West Bridgford | 10.72 | NE |
| Nottingham | 11.18 | NE |
| Kimberley | 11.68 | NNE |
| Heanor | 12.46 | N |
| Eastwood | 12.74 | N |
| Cotgrave | 13.02 | ENE |
| Burton upon Trent | 13.50 | W |
| Syston | 14.10 | SE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 341
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington | DERBY | DE74 2 | 170 |
| Kegworth | DERBY | DE74 2 | 85 |
| Diseworth | DERBY | DE74 2 | 27 |
| Hemington | DERBY | DE74 2 | 20 |
| Lockington | DERBY | DE74 2 | 14 |
| Castle Donington | DERBY | DE74 2 | 6 |
| Kegworth | DERBY | DE74 2 | 5 |
| Kegworth | DERBY | DE74 2 | 3 |
| Castle Donington | DERBY | DE74 2 | 3 |
| Castle Donington | DERBY | DE74 2 | 2 |
| Castle Donington | DERBY | DE74 2 | 2 |
| Kegworth | DERBY | DE74 2 | 1 |
| Diseworth | DERBY | DE74 2 | 1 |
| Lockington | DERBY | DE74 2 | 1 |
| Castle Donington | DERBY | DE74 2 | 1 |
Street list for DE74
ARGOSY ROAD
CASTLE DONINGTON, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28500021
BACK LANE
CAVENDISH BRIDGE, Castle Donington, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28500073
BALMORAL COURT
HEMINGTON, Lockington-hemington, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28503136
BEVERLEY ROAD
CASTLE DONINGTON, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28500117
CHESLYN COURT
DISEWORTH, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28503636
CHURCH LANE
LOCKINGTON, Lockington-hemington, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28503263
DOUGLAS WAY
CASTLE DONINGTON, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28503887
GRIMES GATE
Minor roadDISEWORTH, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Minor Road
USRN: 28500410
HALL GARDENS
HEMINGTON, Lockington-hemington, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28502131
HALL GATE
Minor roadDISEWORTH, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Minor Road
USRN: 28500418
HEMINGTON COURT
HEMINGTON, Lockington-hemington, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28502159
HEMINGTON LANE
Minor roadLOCKINGTON, Lockington-hemington, Leicestershire
Minor Road
USRN: 28500458
HYAMS LANE
DISEWORTH, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28500503
KELHAMS COURT
HEMINGTON, Lockington-hemington, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28503504
LADY GATE
Minor roadDISEWORTH, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Minor Road
USRN: 28500539
LANGLEY CLOSE
DISEWORTH, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28503499
LOCKINGTON LANE
Minor roadHEMINGTON, Lockington-hemington, Leicestershire
Minor Road
USRN: 28500558
LONDON ROAD A6
A-roadLONG WHATTON, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
A Road
USRN: 28503472
OLD FARM CLOSE
DISEWORTH, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Local Access Road
USRN: 28503831
THE BIRCHES
DISEWORTH, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 28502213
THE BOWLEY
Minor roadDISEWORTH, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Minor Road
USRN: 28501045
THE GREEN
Minor roadDISEWORTH, Long Whatton And Diseworth, Leicestershire
Minor Road
USRN: 28501060
WARREN LANE A50
Minor roadLOCKINGTON, Lockington-hemington, Leicestershire
Minor Road
USRN: 28501952
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WALTON HILL A453 | 198 |
| MARKET PLACE | 198 |
| KIRK AVENUE | 188 |
| BOROUGH STREET | 57 |
| DAKOTA ROAD | 36 |
| BEVERLEY ROAD | 34 |
| PRITCHARD DRIVE | 33 |
| CHURCH STREET | 33 |
| THE SPITTAL | 29 |
| GASNY AVENUE | 28 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 908 |
| Other theft | 339 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 299 |
| Vehicle crime | 297 |
| Shoplifting | 291 |
| Public order | 200 |
| Burglary | 106 |
| Other crime | 89 |
| Drugs | 68 |
| Theft from the person | 68 |
| Possession of weapons | 20 |
| Bicycle theft | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOROUGH STREET | DERBY | CASTLE DONINGTON | 10 | DE74 2LA | View map |
| MARKET PLACE | DERBY | KEGWORTH | 6 | DE74 2EE | View map |
Schools in the district
Kegworth Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , Kegworth , Derby
Postcode: DE74 2DA
Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Robinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dovecote , Castle Donington , Derby
Postcode: DE74 2LH
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Lacey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Castle Donington College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Mount Pleasant , Castle Donington , Derby
Postcode: DE74 2LN
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Walton (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Diseworth Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Grimesgate , Diseworth , Derby
Postcode: DE74 2QD
Headteacher: Mrs Lynne Heath (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Orchard Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Grange Drive , Castle Donington , Derby
Postcode: DE74 2QU
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Shields (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hemington Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Main Street , Hemington , Derby
Postcode: DE74 2RB
Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Reay/ Lucy Timbrell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Donington Dental Care | 8 BOROUGH STREET, CASTLE DONINGTON, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE74 2LA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 6 CHURCH GATE, KEGWORTH, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE74 2ED | PHARMACY | Call 01509 672323 |
| 2 | Evans Pharmacy | 57-59 BOROUGH STREET, CASTLE DONINGTON, DERBY, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE74 2LB | PHARMACY | Call 01332 810213 |
| 3 | Online Pharmacy 4u | THE HEMINGTON, MILLHOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE, STATION ROAD, CASTLE DONINGTON, DERBY, LEICESTERSHIRE, DE74 2NJ | PHARMACY | Call 01158 823382 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arka Sight Care | 26A MARKET PLACE, KEGWORTH, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE74 2EE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | John Fell Opticians - Castle Donington | 10 BOROUGH STREET, CASTLE DONINGTON, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE74 2LA | OPTICAL SITE | Call 01332 812309 |
| 3 | Castle Donington Eyecare Ltd | 13 MARKET STREET, CASTLE DONINGTON, DERBY, DE74 2JB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £355,484 | 109 | £371,909 | 147 | £400,049 | 144 | £369,949 | 220 |
| Semi-detached | £259,260 | 88 | £239,736 | 87 | £248,325 | 79 | £250,655 | 100 |
| Terraced | £214,380 | 41 | £218,507 | 51 | £204,723 | 40 | £220,693 | 57 |
| Flats | £137,000 | 4 | £153,323 | 12 | £115,400 | 5 | £129,188 | 16 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.83
Average Driving Distance: 3.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 326
M1 J23A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.42
Average Driving Distance: 3.92
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 326
M1 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.65
Average Driving Distance: 7.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 326
M1 J24A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.24
Average Driving Distance: 11.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 326
M1 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.56
Average Driving Distance: 12.73
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 43
M1 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.92
Average Driving Distance: 12.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 283
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DE74 2 | Castle Delivery Officenington Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| DE74 2 | Kegworth Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| DE74 2 | Derby Provincial Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | E | 7 | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| D | E | 7 | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the DE74 postal code is Castle Donington followed by Kegworth, and Diseworth.
The DE74 Postcode shares a border with DE73 (Chellaston, Melbourne, Ticknall), LE12 (Shepshed, Sileby, Mountsorrel), NG10 (Long Eaton, Sandiacre), NG11 (NOTTINGHAM, Ruddington, Gotham) and DE72 (Borrowash, Breaston, Draycott).
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