Cooks Drive is in Castle Donington, Derby and in North West Leicestershire district. DE74 2SW 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 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cooks Drive, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE74 2RX, DE74 2RY, DE74 2PP, DE74 2AD, DE74 2NZ, DE74 2JF, DE74 2JS, DE74 2NE, DE74 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE74 2SW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 47.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 52.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 26.3% | 31.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 48.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 46% | 44.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.1% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.1% | 16.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.4% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.5% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.6% | 95.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cooks Drive was 189.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% higher than the Castle Donington Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cooks Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Castle Donington Castle and the 25th highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cooks Drive, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2021-09-30 | £529,808 |
| 12 Cooks Drive, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-03-13 | £485,161 |
| 11 Cooks Drive, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-03-28 | £471,783 |
| 1 Cooks Drive, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2017-08-08 | £626,260 |
| 2 Cooks Drive, Derby, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-01-10 | £537,737 |
DE74 2SW 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| 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 | 536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Dovecote , Castle Donington DE74 2LH | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemington Primary School Main Street , Hemington DE74 2RB | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diseworth Church of England Primary School Grimesgate , Diseworth DE74 2QD | 3out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shardlow Primary School Shardlow Primary School London Road , Shardlow DE72 2GR | 4out of 4 | 3,745 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 | 817 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 | 514 yd | |
| Orissa Fine Dining | 1 Market Street, Castle Donington | 514 yd | |
| Tylers Tearooms Ltd | 18 Market Street, Castle Donington | 514 yd | |
| Beauty Temple Retreat | First Floor Front, 17 Market Street | 514 yd | |
| The Apiary | 38 Borough Street, Castle Donington | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head | 1 Hill Top, Castle Donington | 584 yd | |
| Bar Egos Limited | 12 Borough Street, Castle Donington | 622 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | 90 Bondgate, Castle Donington | 765 yd | |
| The Jolly Potters | 36 Hillside, Castle Donington | 836 yd | |
| Lamb inn | Lamb Inn, 22 Station Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylers Takeout | 6 High Street, Castle Donington | 152 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Bondgate, Castle Donington | 502 yd | |
| Hel Yen | 9 Market Street, Castle Donington | 514 yd | |
| Castle Grill | 2A Borough Street, Castle Donington | 584 yd | |
| No 11 Deli | 11 Borough Street, Castle Donington | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Community Primary School GRANGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Castle Donington College MOUNT PLEASANT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Spital Park THE SPITTAL | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Moira Dale Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND MOIRA DALE | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 41.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.