The postcode DE72 2XS is located in North West Leicestershire, in the county of Leicestershire. It was introduced in August 1992 and terminated in December 1992.DE72 2XS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
DE72 2XS is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DE72 2XS as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to DE72 2XS is Bondgate which is centered 67 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Castle Hill and is 198 m away. The closest railway station is Long Eaton Rail Station, 5.9 km away.
The closest primary school to DE72 2XS (for ages 11 and under) is Orchard Community Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Long Eaton School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 15, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of DE72 2XS is Bar Egos Limited and is 110 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 13, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 64 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 9, 2021.
Policing for DE72 2XS is covered by the Leicestershire police force association and Leicestershire County and Rutland is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DE72 2XS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DE72 2XS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DE72 2XS
| Introduction | August 1992 |
| Termination | December 1992 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DE72 2XS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 200 m | |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 211 m |
| Castle Donington College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 297 m |
| Hemington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| Diseworth Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2017) | 2.78 km |
| Shardlow Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 3.52 km | |
| Aston-on-Trent Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2019) | 3.89 km |
| Kegworth Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 3.98 km |
| Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 4.1 km |
| Sawley Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | 5.42 km | |
| Sawley Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 5.42 km |
| Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 5.73 km |
| Dovedale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 5.96 km |
| Draycott Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 16, 2018) | 5.98 km |
| St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 6 km |
| Melbourne Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 6.1 km |
| Melbourne Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (October 10, 2007) | 6.1 km |
| Firfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 6.34 km |
| Spring Valley School | Special school | 5-16 | 6.58 km | |
| The Long Eaton School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (September 15, 2021) | 6.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DE72 2XS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Beauty Temple Retreat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2021 | 96 m | |
| Hel Yen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2020 | 96 m | |
| Orissa Fine Dining | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2020 | 96 m | |
| The Grapevine Cafe At Castle Donington Methodist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 96 m | |
| Tylers Tearooms Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 96 m | |
| Bar Egos Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2021 | 110 m | |
| Castle Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 110 m | |
| Co-op Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2019 | 110 m | |
| Gandhi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2019 | 110 m | |
| No 11 Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2020 | 110 m | |
| Strawberry House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2022 | 110 m | |
| The Apiary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 110 m | |
| The Chequered Flag | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2017 | 110 m | |
| Castle Donington Londis Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2021 | 136 m | |
| Curry 2 Night | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 18, 2021 | 136 m | |
| Donington Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2021 | 136 m | |
| Gurkha Mahal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 136 m | |
| Castle Donington Community Hub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 152 m | |
| The Cross Keys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 152 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DE72 2XS - Data from Apr 2022
| Castle Hill | 198 m | |
| Castle Hill | 203 m | |
| Bus Station | 229 m | |
| Bus Station | 234 m | |
| Huntingdon Drive | 431 m | |
| Long Eaton Rail Station | 5.9 km | |
| Long Eaton Rail Station | 5.98 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 1.89 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DE72 2XS - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 311 m | |
| Dalby's Covert | 1.67 km | |
| Daleacre Hill | 1.79 km | |
| Hemington Hole | 2.07 km | |
| Captain's Gorse | 2.12 km | |
| Charnock Hill | 2.2 km | |
| King Street Plantation | 2.27 km | |
| Quarry Hill Plantation | 2.61 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 2.63 km | |
| Osier Bed Plantation | 2.65 km | |
| The Belt | 2.68 km | |
| Bleak House Hill | 2.87 km | |
| Boathouse Walk Plantation | 2.93 km | |
| Holly Wood | 2.97 km | |
| Birdcage Wood | 3 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Leicestershire |
| Latitude | 52.84227000 |
| Longitude | -1.33929200 |
| OS Easting | 444600 |
| OS Northing | 0327400 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Leicestershire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North West Leicestershire |
| County Electorial Division | Castle Donington & Kegworth ED |
| Electoral Ward | Castle Donington Central |
| Local Authority District | North West Leicestershire |
| Region / Government Office Region | East Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | East Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Leicester and Leicestershire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Leicestershire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000134 |
| Travel To Work Area | Derby |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Leicestershire County and Rutland |
| Cancer Alliance | East Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS West Leicestershire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Castle Donington BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33016528 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North West Leicestershire 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North West Leicestershire 001E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |