The postcode DE74 2LB is located in North West Leicestershire, in the county of Leicestershire. It was introduced in August 1992 and is an active postcode. DE74 2LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DE74 2LB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 DE74 2LB as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to DE74 2LB is Church Lane which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Castle Hill and is 66 m away. The closest railway station is East Midlands Parkway Rail Station, 5.44 km away.
The closest primary school to DE74 2LB (for ages 11 and under) is St Edward's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 31, 2017. 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 DE74 2LB is Bar Egos Limited and is 51 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 13, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Donington Fish Bar and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 4, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 72.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 92.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DE74 2LB 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 DE74 2LB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DE74 2LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DE74 2LB
| Introduction | August 1992 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DE74 2LB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 253 m |
| Orchard Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 325 m | |
| Castle Donington College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 326 m |
| Hemington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 983 m |
| Diseworth Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2017) | 2.79 km |
| Shardlow Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 3.54 km | |
| Kegworth Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 3.87 km |
| Aston-on-Trent Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2019) | 3.96 km |
| Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 4.22 km |
| Sawley Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | 5.32 km | |
| Sawley Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 5.32 km |
| Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 5.68 km |
| Dovedale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 5.86 km |
| Draycott Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 16, 2018) | 5.94 km |
| St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 6.12 km |
| Melbourne Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 6.24 km |
| Melbourne Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (October 10, 2007) | 6.24 km |
| Firfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 6.26 km |
| The Long Eaton School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (September 15, 2021) | 6.5 km |
| Stanton Vale School | Special school | 2-19 | 6.5 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DE74 2LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington Londis Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Curry 2 Night | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 18, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Donington Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Gurkha Mahal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Bar Egos Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2021 | 51 m | |
| Castle Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 51 m | |
| Co-op Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2019 | 51 m | |
| Gandhi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2019 | 51 m | |
| No 11 Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2020 | 51 m | |
| Strawberry House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2022 | 51 m | |
| The Apiary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 51 m | |
| The Chequered Flag | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2017 | 51 m | |
| Love Our Earth | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2020 | 79 m | |
| Sailors And Soldiers Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2017 | 79 m | |
| Castle Donington Community Hub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 109 m | |
| The Cross Keys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 109 m | |
| The Jolly Potters | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 9, 2017 | 122 m | |
| The Keep | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 178 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 200 m | |
| Beauty Temple Retreat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2021 | 207 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DE74 2LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Castle Hill | 66 m | |
| Castle Hill | 68 m | |
| Moira Dale | 331 m | |
| Bus Station | 351 m | |
| Bus Station | 352 m | |
| East Midlands Parkway Rail Station | 5.44 km | |
| Long Eaton Rail Station | 5.79 km | |
| Long Eaton Rail Station | 5.86 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 1.89 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DE74 2LB - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 182 m | |
| Daleacre Hill | 1.65 km | |
| Dalby's Covert | 1.81 km | |
| Hemington Hole | 1.95 km | |
| King Street Plantation | 2.14 km | |
| Charnock Hill | 2.24 km | |
| Captain's Gorse | 2.26 km | |
| Quarry Hill Plantation | 2.74 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 2.76 km | |
| Osier Bed Plantation | 2.77 km | |
| The Belt | 2.8 km | |
| Bleak House Hill | 2.82 km | |
| Boathouse Walk Plantation | 3.06 km | |
| Birdcage Wood | 3.09 km | |
| Holly Wood | 3.1 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DE74 2LB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 64.2 Mbps | 72.4 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 15.1 Mbps | 13.2 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 7.7% | 100% | 83.8 | 15.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 92.3% | 92.3% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DE74 2LB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Leicestershire |
| Latitude | 52.84267300 |
| Longitude | -1.33738600 |
| OS Easting | 444728 |
| OS Northing | 0327446 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Leicestershire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North West Leicestershire |
| County Electorial Division | Castle Donington & Kegworth ED |
| Electoral Ward | Castle Donington Castle |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| 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 | E33016527 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North West Leicestershire 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North West Leicestershire 001B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |