DE12 is a postcode district in North West Leicestershire, East Midlands, covering 559 active and 82 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DE12 (20%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (8%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes DE12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DE12 are around £304k, up 14.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DE12 at 200 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DE12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DE12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE12 postcode area.
22,090
44
£ 42,767 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE12 — age 44, 73% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £304k. Property prices are trending up 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Overseal Primary School
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School
Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School
Rosliston CofE Primary School
Linton Primary School
Moira Primary School
Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School
Castleward Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Appleby Inn Hotel
- The Halfway House
- Manor Farm Bed & Breakfast
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Bird In Hand
- Buckos Bar
- Measham Bowling Club
- Measham Top Club
- Moira Miners Welfare Club
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Foodie Farny Ltd (Mobile)
- JLR Unipart
- Sir John Moore School and Exhibition Foundation
- Age Concern
- Appleby Community Lunch
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dragon-i Chinese Takeaway
- Flames Grill \& Pizza House
- Marlin Fish Bar
- Measham Pizza Hub
- Michaels Plaice
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Appleby Magna Post Office
- Central England Co-operative Society
- Netherseal Lawn Tennis Club
- Rosliston Forestry Centre
- The Village Hub
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco
- Central England Co-operative Society
- Tamworth Co-operative Society
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Area Profile: DE12 · Data under Open Government Licence