Area guide · North West Leicestershire

Living in Castle Donington

A snapshot of life in Castle Donington, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Castle Donington is a village in North West Leicestershire, East Midlands with a population of 7,344. The average house price is £321,094 and the overall crime rate is 54.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Castle Donington ranks

Population

7,344

Avg House Price

£321,094

Crime Rate

54.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

320 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,828.7

Median Age

43.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Castle Donington's detached homes (£367,553) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£154,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Castle Donington prices have risen 11% over the last 9 years (£289,824 → £321,094).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£367,553	£371,250	76
Semi-Detached	£263,337	£257,000	61
Terraced	£213,190	£228,000	21
Flat	£154,000	£154,000	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Castle Donington is 54.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Castle Donington: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Castle Donington College	Secondary	Good
Foxbridge Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Orchard Community Primary School	Primary	Good
St Edward's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Castle Donington averages 320 Mbps — 220% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Castle Donington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.7
% Rated C or Above	62.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,147

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,344
Median Age	43.4
Median Household Income	£31,828.7
Employment Rate	58%
Owner Occupied	68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	35%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Castle Donington?

The average house price in Castle Donington is £321,094 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Castle Donington?

The most affordable entry point in Castle Donington is a flat, with an average price of £154,000.

Is Castle Donington a safe place to live?

Castle Donington has a recorded crime rate of 54.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Castle Donington?

Castle Donington has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Castle Donington?

Average broadband download speeds in Castle Donington are around 320 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.1% of premises.

How big is Castle Donington?

Castle Donington is a settlement in North West Leicestershire with a population of approximately 7,344.

Most compared with

How does Castle Donington stack up against its neighbours?

Anstey

Castle Donington

House price: £289,840 · £321,094
Crime rate: 68 · 54.5
Distance: 13.3 mi

Arnold

Castle Donington

House price: £233,758 · £321,094
Crime rate: N/A · 54.5
Distance: 14.1 mi

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Castle Donington

House price: £334,658 · £321,094
Crime rate: 54.4 · 54.5
Distance: 8.5 mi

Barrow upon Soar

Castle Donington

House price: £314,026 · £321,094
Crime rate: 68 · 54.5
Distance: 10.4 mi

Beeston (Broxtowe)

Castle Donington

House price: £320,616 · £321,094
Crime rate: N/A · 54.5
Distance: 7.6 mi

Belper

Castle Donington

House price: £290,909 · £321,094
Crime rate: 66.4 · 54.5
Distance: 13.7 mi

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