Affluence in DE74 2XJ
How DE74 2XJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Castle Donington
- Council
- North West Leicestershire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,439 (2024)
DE74 2XJDerby
How well off DE74 2XJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DE74 2XJ area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment8.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Income10.0
- Crime10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the DE74 2XJ area is broadly in line with that, at 58.5%. 29.7% are retired and 4.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DE74 2XJ area is above that, at 43.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DE74 2XJ area is broadly in line with that, at 36.7%. 12.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DE74 2XJ sits in (Castle Donington): about 1,439 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.