Main Street is in Hemington, Derby and in North West Leicestershire district. DE74 2RB is located in the Daleacre Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Street, Hemington, Derby, DE74 2RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE74 2PT, DE74 2SZ, DE74 2RU, DE74 2RF, DE74 2SF, DE74 2TJ, DE74 2SQ, DE74 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE74 2RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DE74 2RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.5% | 28% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 55.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 45.3% | 49.8% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 31.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 18.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 9.2% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8.8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 34.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.7% | 94.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.4% | 96.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 96.5% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 62.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Castle Donington Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Castle Donington Castle and the 137th highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 159.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Main Street, Derby, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £253,700 | 2024-09-10 | £250,590 |
| 2 Main Street, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-03-24 | £442,034 |
| 27 Main Street, Derby, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,500 | 2022-12-02 | £281,903 |
| 23 Main Street, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2022-05-12 | £979,855 |
| 34 Main Street, Derby, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-04-19 | £448,089 |
DE74 2RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DE74 2RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DE74 2RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemington Primary School Main Street , Hemington DE74 2RB | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Dovecote , Castle Donington DE74 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Community Primary School Grange Drive , Castle Donington DE74 2QU | 2out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shardlow Primary School Shardlow Primary School London Road , Shardlow DE72 2GR | 4out of 4 | 3,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kegworth Primary School High Street , Kegworth DE74 2DA | 3out of 4 | 3,589 yd | Community 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 | 1,164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombs Catering Partnership Hemington Primary School | Hemington Primary School, Main Street | 3 yd | |
| Light Station Cafe | 5A Clapgun Street, Castle Donington | 987 yd | |
| Castle Donington Community Hub | The Community Hub, 101 Bondgate | 1,001 yd | |
| Castle Donington Volunteer Centre | The Community Hub, 101 Bondgate | 1,001 yd | |
| Curry 2 Night | 43 - 45 Borough Street, Castle Donington | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb inn | Lamb Inn, 22 Station Road | 898 yd | |
| The Jolly Potters | 36 Hillside, Castle Donington | 1,009 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | 90 Bondgate, Castle Donington | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Pizza | 9 Barroon, Castle Donington | 855 yd | |
| Donington Fish Bar | 40 Borough Street, Castle Donington | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hemington Sports Ground HEMINGTON SPORTS GROUND HEMINGTON SPORTS GROUND LOCKINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Moira Dale Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND MOIRA DALE | grass pitches | 882 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.