Spitfire Road is in Castle Donington, Derby and in North West Leicestershire district. DE74 2AU is located in the Castle Donington Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2012-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spitfire Road, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE74 2AP, DE74 2UF, DE74 2UR, DE74 2WA, DE74 2UE, DE74 2UN, DE74 2AJ, DE74 2UJ, DE74 2UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE74 2AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.8% | 35.9% | 10.1% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 47.4% | -14.8% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.2% | 63.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 26.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DE74 2AU this area, 3.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 3.1% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 17% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 47.8% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.1% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 91.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 90.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spitfire Road was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Castle Donington Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Spitfire Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Castle Donington Castle and the 125th highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Spitfire Road, Derby, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-03-31 | £116,183 |
| 38 Spitfire Road, Derby, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-13 | £292,765 |
| 56 Spitfire Road, Derby, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-10-17 | £357,271 |
| 30 Spitfire Road, Derby, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-19 | £262,438 |
| 26 Spitfire Road, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2024-07-10 | £477,333 |
DE74 2AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Community Primary School Grange Drive , Castle Donington DE74 2QU | 2out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Dovecote , Castle Donington DE74 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemington Primary School Main Street , Hemington DE74 2RB | 3out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shardlow Primary School Shardlow Primary School London Road , Shardlow DE72 2GR | 4out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School Forrester Avenue , Weston-on-Trent DE72 2HX | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington College Mount Pleasant , Castle Donington DE74 2LN | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapevine Cafe At Castle Donington Methodist Church | Castle Donington Methodist Church, Market Street | 1,049 yd | |
| Orissa Fine Dining | 1 Market Street, Castle Donington | 1,049 yd | |
| Tylers Tearooms Ltd | 18 Market Street, Castle Donington | 1,049 yd | |
| Beauty Temple Retreat | First Floor Front, 17 Market Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylers Takeout | 6 High Street, Castle Donington | 969 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Bondgate, Castle Donington | 1,005 yd | |
| Hel Yen | 9 Market Street, Castle Donington | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Community Primary School GRANGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Spital Park THE SPITTAL | grass pitches | 853 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.