The postcode DE74 2XJ is located in North West Leicestershire, in the county of Leicestershire. It was introduced in August 1992 and is an active postcode. DE74 2XJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DE74 2XJ 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 2XJ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to DE74 2XJ is Harcourt Place which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Castle Hill and is 227 m away. The closest railway station is Long Eaton Rail Station, 5.76 km away.
The closest primary school to DE74 2XJ (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 DE74 2XJ is The Cross Keys and is 113 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 30, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Donington Fish Bar and is 218 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 4, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 177.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.3 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 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DE74 2XJ 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 2XJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DE74 2XJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DE74 2XJ
| 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 2XJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 238 m | |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 412 m |
| Castle Donington College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 497 m |
| Hemington Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| Diseworth Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2017) | 2.98 km |
| Shardlow Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 3.33 km | |
| Aston-on-Trent Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2019) | 3.75 km |
| Kegworth Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 4.05 km |
| Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 4.05 km |
| Sawley Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | 5.26 km | |
| Sawley Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 12, 2017) | 5.26 km |
| Draycott Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 16, 2018) | 5.78 km |
| Dovedale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 5.79 km |
| Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 5.9 km |
| St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 6.13 km |
| Melbourne Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 6.14 km |
| Melbourne Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (October 10, 2007) | 6.14 km |
| Firfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 6.15 km |
| Spring Valley School | Special school | 5-16 | 6.39 km | |
| The Long Eaton School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (September 15, 2021) | 6.45 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DE74 2XJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington Community Hub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 113 m | |
| The Cross Keys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 113 m | |
| The Jolly Potters | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 9, 2017 | 161 m | |
| Huntingdon Convenience Store | Awaiting Inspection | 195 m | |
| Huntingdon Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 195 m | |
| Castle Donington Londis Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2021 | 218 m | |
| Curry 2 Night | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 18, 2021 | 218 m | |
| Donington Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2021 | 218 m | |
| Gurkha Mahal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 218 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 222 m | |
| Leicestershire Traded Services Orchard County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2021 | 238 m | |
| Bar Egos Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2021 | 244 m | |
| Castle Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 244 m | |
| Co-op Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2019 | 244 m | |
| Gandhi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2019 | 244 m | |
| No 11 Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2020 | 244 m | |
| Strawberry House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2022 | 244 m | |
| The Apiary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 244 m | |
| The Chequered Flag | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2017 | 244 m | |
| The Keep | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 262 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DE74 2XJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Castle Hill | 227 m | |
| Castle Hill | 261 m | |
| The Lamb | 275 m | |
| The Lamb | 278 m | |
| Huntingdon Drive | 377 m | |
| Long Eaton Rail Station | 5.76 km | |
| Long Eaton Rail Station | 5.83 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 2.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DE74 2XJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 286 m | |
| Dalby's Covert | 1.74 km | |
| Daleacre Hill | 1.76 km | |
| Hemington Hole | 1.96 km | |
| Captain's Gorse | 2.13 km | |
| King Street Plantation | 2.32 km | |
| Charnock Hill | 2.4 km | |
| Quarry Hill Plantation | 2.58 km | |
| Osier Bed Plantation | 2.61 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 2.63 km | |
| The Belt | 2.81 km | |
| Birdcage Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Boathouse Walk Plantation | 2.92 km | |
| Holly Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Bleak House Hill | 3.04 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DE74 2XJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 177.6 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.5 Mbps | 18.3 Mbps | 39 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% | 17 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 114.8 | 15 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for DE74 2XJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Leicestershire |
| Latitude | 52.84407900 |
| Longitude | -1.33965100 |
| OS Easting | 444574 |
| OS Northing | 0327601 |
| 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 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| 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 | 6A3 |