Town Pop. 5,389

Living in Castle Donington: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Castle Donington comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools is where Castle Donington most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Among the 5 scored places sharing the DE74 postcode district, Castle Donington ranks 2nd.

Safety (80) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Castle Donington in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE74 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
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Castle Donington scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
62 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 115 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 74 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Public order 23 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 75 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hill Top 35 crimes
  2. 2 Pirelli Close 21 crimes
  3. 3 Lightning Lane 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 9.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
70
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
42
5 schools in area · 9 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Castle Donington CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hemington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Orchard Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Edward's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Foxbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital7.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre8.7 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary16.7 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,165 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
69
Full fibre (FTTP)68.1%
available across North West Leicestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 149 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.1%Retired24.4%Student3.4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.1%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax North West Leicestershire · 2026-27
A £1,612
B £1,881
C £2,149
D £2,418
E £2,955
F £3,493
G £4,030
H £4,836
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
East Midlands Parkway 3.7 mi
Long Eaton 3.7 mi
Spondon 5.4 mi
J24 M1 2 mi
J24A M1 2.1 mi
J24 M1 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 49
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £299,000 72
Detached £335,000 41
Semi-detached £260,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£215k £271k £328k £385k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Diseworth 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Shardlow 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Aston-on-Trent 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Weston-on-Trent 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kegworth 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (South Derbyshire) 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Long Whatton 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Breaston and Draycott 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Breedon on the Hill 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on Soar 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Long Eaton 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sutton Bonington 42 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Donington a nice place to live?

Castle Donington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Castle Donington is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Castle Donington?

Castle Donington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 334 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Castle Donington?

Among the top-rated schools in Castle Donington are Castle Donington College, Hemington Primary School and Orchard Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Castle Donington in total.

What are house prices like in Castle Donington?

The current median house price in Castle Donington is £299,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £335,000, semi-detached £260,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 72 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Castle Donington in context

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Postcode districts in Castle Donington

DE74 49 ⇄

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