Radford Meadow is in Castle Donington, Derby and in North West Leicestershire district. DE74 2NZ 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 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Radford Meadow, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE74 2JR, DE74 2RY, DE74 2JS, DE74 2RX, DE74 2SW, DE74 2JT, DE74 2JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE74 2NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE74 2NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.3% | 45.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 36.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 41.3% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 35.8% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 2NZ this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 30.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.5% | 14.1% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 13% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 18.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.8% | 94.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Radford Meadow was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% lower than the Castle Donington Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Radford Meadow has the 16th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Castle Donington Castle and the 141st highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Radford Meadow, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-11-11 | £271,427 |
| 13 Radford Meadow, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-11-13 | £312,209 |
| 24 Radford Meadow, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-09-18 | £310,929 |
| 16 Radford Meadow, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-04-18 | £272,488 |
| 18 Radford Meadow, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2018-11-30 | £266,194 |
DE74 2NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Dovecote , Castle Donington DE74 2LH | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemington Primary School Main Street , Hemington DE74 2RB | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diseworth Church of England Primary School Grimesgate , Diseworth DE74 2QD | 3out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shardlow Primary School Shardlow Primary School London Road , Shardlow DE72 2GR | 4out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeropark Volunteers Association | Aeropark, Hill Top | 629 yd | |
| The Grapevine Cafe At Castle Donington Methodist Church | Castle Donington Methodist Church, Market Street | 719 yd | |
| Orissa Fine Dining | 1 Market Street, Castle Donington | 719 yd | |
| Tylers Tearooms Ltd | 18 Market Street, Castle Donington | 719 yd | |
| Beauty Temple Retreat | First Floor Front, 17 Market Street | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head | 1 Hill Top, Castle Donington | 569 yd | |
| Bar Egos Limited | 12 Borough Street, Castle Donington | 827 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | 90 Bondgate, Castle Donington | 946 yd | |
| The Jolly Potters | 36 Hillside, Castle Donington | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylers Takeout | 6 High Street, Castle Donington | 379 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Bondgate, Castle Donington | 698 yd | |
| Hel Yen | 9 Market Street, Castle Donington | 719 yd | |
| Castle Grill | 2A Borough Street, Castle Donington | 790 yd | |
| No 11 Deli | 11 Borough Street, Castle Donington | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Community Primary School GRANGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Castle Donington College MOUNT PLEASANT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 939 yd |
| Spital Park THE SPITTAL | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.