DE74 postcode

Broadband in DE74 2UZ

Long Whatton and Diseworth, North West Leicestershire

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Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Living near DE74 2UZ

Considering Long Whatton and Diseworth? DE74 2UZ sits in the North West Leicestershire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.

Broadband at DE74 2UZ is mixed. Superfast reaches 67% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 67%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. Gigabit connections: 67% coverage. Gigabit rollout is underway but not complete.

Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 66.7% of premises.

Limited house price data for DE74 2UZ. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

0 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Flood risk: Medium. Zone: Zone 1. Moderate flood risk. Get a flood risk assessment before buying. Insurance premiums may be higher. Air quality: Unknown.

Deprivation index: decile undefined out of 10. That's most deprived.

No public EV chargers recorded nearby. Home charging would be the main option. Check Zap-Map for the latest charger locations.

4G outdoor coverage: 95%. Good coverage. Some indoor dead spots possible. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

Before committing to DE74 2UZ, visit at different times. Morning rush hour tells you about traffic and parking. Evening shows you noise levels. Weekends reveal how busy local shops and parks get. Check the walk to the nearest school or station yourself.

Those are the facts for DE74 2UZ. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.

Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)67%
67%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)67%
67%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)67%
67%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit67%
67%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at DE74 2UZ

5–10 Mbps (33%)
300+ Mbps (67%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

95%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 0

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

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Flood risk

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Flood risk: Medium

This postcode is in undefined — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Risk Level

Medium

Environment Agency

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North West Leicestershire

Most common: Band

A
5%£1,381
B
10%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
20%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
8%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for , 2024/25

VOA (Valuation Office Agency)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

Network Rail / National Rail · Straight-line distances

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

DEFRA UK-AIR · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01025923

Overall IMD Decile

N/A / 10

N/A

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
IncomeN/AN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/AN/A
EducationN/AN/AN/A
HealthN/AN/AN/A
CrimeN/AN/AN/A
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA:

Population

N/A

Census 2021

Density

N/A

per km² · Unknown

Median Age

N/A

years (est.)

Census 2021 (ONS)

Area info

Parish

Long Whatton and Diseworth

District

North West Leicestershire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01025923

Frequently asked questions about DE74 2UZ

What are the broadband speeds available at DE74 2UZ?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 67% of premises at DE74 2UZ. Maximum download speeds reach not confirmed. Ultrafast coverage is at 67%.

What is the average house price near DE74 2UZ?

No recent house price data for DE74 2UZ. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at DE74 2UZ?

DE74 2UZ has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Unknown by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.

How does crime rate in DE74 2UZ compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average.

What is the mobile signal like at DE74 2UZ?

4G outdoor coverage at DE74 2UZ is 95%, with 5G outdoor at not yet available. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near DE74 2UZ?

EPC data is not yet available for DE74 2UZ. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the air quality like at DE74 2UZ?

Air quality at DE74 2UZ is rated Unknown with PM2.5 levels at not measured. Check Open-Meteo for detailed air quality forecasts.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from DE74 2UZ?

EV charging data is not yet available for DE74 2UZ. Check Zap-Map (zap-map.com) for the latest public charging locations near you.

Can I get full fibre broadband at DE74 2UZ?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 67% of premises at DE74 2UZ. Gigabit coverage reaches 67%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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