The typical property in DE74
DE74 covers Castle Donington and East Midlands Airport, with significant logistics employment.
Area summary
DE74 sits in North West Leicestershire District Council. The outcode covers Castle Donington, Diseworth, Long Whatton, Hemington and surrounding villages. East Midlands Airport (which is also a major freight hub including DHL's UK hub) is in DE74. Donington Park motor racing circuit is in the outcode. Housing is mixed: older village cottages, Victorian villas, and newer estate development.
There is no station within DE74. East Midlands Parkway station (in adjacent NG11) is the closest. The M1 at junctions 23a and 24 and the A42/M42 provide motorway access.
Employment is dominated by East Midlands Airport (including the DHL air freight hub), commuting into Derby and Nottingham.
North West Leicestershire District operates only mandatory HMO licensing. The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has abolished Section 21 evictions.
What the data shows
Researched facts
Buyer notes
- Aircraft noise contour affects all properties
- Airport and logistics employment drives substantial rental demand
- Donington Park race weekends bring major visitor impact
The full DE74 data page
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