DE74 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DE74 district covers Castle Donington, Kegworth, East Leake. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DE74
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DE74 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Nottingham: 42 min by train, door to door
- Leicester: 53 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in DE74
- Diseworth Church of England Primary School · DE74 2QD · Good (2024)
- Foxbridge Primary School · DE74 2SN · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Hemington Primary School · DE74 2RB · Good or better in every area (2024)
- Kegworth Primary School · DE74 2DA · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 48% in England
- Orchard Community Primary School · DE74 2QU · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 16% in England
- St Edward's Church of England Primary School · DE74 2LH · Remains Good (2022) · Top 36% in England
Secondary schools in DE74
- Castle Donington College · DE74 2LN · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 48% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DE74
- Grasshopper Club · DE74 2LN · Good (Ofsted)
- Hopscotch Pre-School · DE74 2PJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Nightingale Nursery Castle Donington · DE74 2RS · Good (Ofsted)
- Handkerchief Day Nursery · DE74 2DA · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DE74
- Castle Donington Surgery · DE74 2LB
- Orchard Surgery · DE74 2EL
Neighbourhoods in DE74
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DE74 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington | 62% | £311k | High | 9 min |
| Kegworth & Belton | 37% | £296k | High | 8 min |
Questions
Where is the DE74 postcode?
DE74 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Castle Donington, Kegworth, East Leake, with 341 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DE74?
The typical home price across DE74's neighbourhoods is £311k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DE74?
6 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a DE74 postcode.
How long is the commute from DE74?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Nottingham 42 minutes; Leicester 53 minutes.