Postcode DE74 2SS (North West Leicestershire)

Map showing DE74 2SS and nearby postcodes

The postcode DE74 2SS is located in North West Leicestershire, in the county of Leicestershire. It was introduced in August 1992 and is an active postcode. DE74 2SS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DE74 2SS 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 DE74 2SS as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to DE74 2SS is Selina Close which is centered 25 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Huntingdon Drive and is 93 m away. The closest railway station is Long Eaton Rail Station, 5.96 km away.

The closest primary school to DE74 2SS (for ages 11 and under) is Orchard Community Primary School.

The local pub for residents of DE74 2SS is The Cross Keys and is 378 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 30, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 311 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 9, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 180.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 1.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for DE74 2SS 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to DE74 2SS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DE74 2SS, and the approximate distance away.

Selina Close 25 m
Huntingdon Drive 75 m
School Lane 106 m
Loudoun Place 116 m
Grange Drive 133 m
Lothian Place 136 m
Haulton Drive 137 m
The Spinney 170 m
The Green 177 m
Rawdon Close 177 m
Staunton Close 186 m
Campion Hill 190 m
Carrs Close 200 m
Tipnall Road 216 m
Ferrers Close 218 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DE74 2SS

Introduction August 1992
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DE74 2SS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Orchard Community Primary School 175 m
St Edward's Church of England Primary School Good
(January 31, 2017)
528 m
Castle Donington College Good
(January 10, 2019)
608 m
Hemington Primary School Good
(March 6, 2018)
1.34 km
Diseworth Church of England Primary School Good
(January 26, 2017)
3.03 km
Shardlow Primary School 3.25 km
Aston-on-Trent Primary School Good
(November 14, 2019)
3.54 km
Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School Good
(May 2, 2018)
3.77 km
Kegworth Primary School Good
(January 12, 2022)
4.32 km
Sawley Infant and Nursery School 5.44 km
Sawley Junior School Good
(October 12, 2017)
5.44 km
Draycott Community Primary School Requires improvement
(May 16, 2018)
5.8 km
Melbourne Junior School Good
(January 10, 2019)
5.86 km
Melbourne Infant School Outstanding
(October 10, 2007)
5.86 km
St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2017)
5.93 km
Dovedale Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
5.96 km
Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre Good
(October 24, 2019)
6.07 km
Firfield Primary School Good
(November 23, 2017)
6.27 km
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy 6.4 km
Clover Leys Spencer Academy 6.4 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DE74 2SS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Huntingdon Convenience Store Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
90 m
Huntingdon Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 28, 2022
90 m
Leicestershire Traded Services Orchard County Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 19, 2021
175 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
311 m
Castle Donington Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
378 m
The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 30, 2020
378 m
Beauty Temple Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 25, 2021
386 m
Hel Yen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 23, 2020
386 m
Orissa Fine Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 15, 2020
386 m
The Grapevine Cafe At Castle Donington Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
386 m
Tylers Tearooms Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
386 m
The Jolly Potters Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 9, 2017
441 m
Bar Egos Limited Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 13, 2021
453 m
Castle Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
453 m
Co-op Food Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 13, 2019
453 m
Gandhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2019
453 m
No 11 Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 10, 2020
453 m
Strawberry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
453 m
The Apiary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
453 m
The Chequered Flag Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 20, 2017
453 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DE74 2SS - Data from Apr 2022

Huntingdon Drive Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Huntingdon Drive Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Kirkland Close Bus Stop/Station 276 m
Kirkland Close Bus Stop/Station 299 m
Hazelrigg Close Bus Stop/Station 387 m
Long Eaton Rail Station Rail 5.96 km
Long Eaton Rail Station Rail 6.03 km
East Midlands Airport Air 2.17 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DE74 2SS - Data from Dec 2021

Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 568 m
Dalby's Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Captain's Gorse Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Daleacre Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.05 km
Hemington Hole Inland Water 2.21 km
Quarry Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Osier Bed Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Charnock Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
King Street Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
The Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Boathouse Walk Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Birdcage Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Holly Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Grange Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DE74 2SS - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 156 Mbps 180.9 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 20.5 Mbps 20.2 Mbps 39 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 21 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 134.9 17.5
300+ Mbps 100% 418.3 37

Gas Consumption

17 meters consuming 181,721 kWh - mean 10,689 kWh : median 10,495 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

17 meters consuming 46,754 kWh - mean 2,750 kWh : median 2,516 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DE74 2SS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Leicestershire
Latitude 52.84382400
Longitude -1.34385600
OS Easting 444291
OS Northing 0327570
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
31362
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Leicestershire

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000134
Travel To Work Area Derby

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing
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 6B3