Area Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

DE12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DE12 postcode area.

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Population

22,090

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,767 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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.

home £304,461 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1733
Anti-social behaviour471
Vehicle crime450
Public order399
Criminal damage and arson396

school Local Schools

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Overseal Primary School

Good208 pupils
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Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School

Good142 pupils
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Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School

Requires Improvement61 pupils
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Rosliston CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement69 pupils
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Linton Primary School

Good297 pupils
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Moira Primary School

Requires Improvement191 pupils
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Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School

Good151 pupils
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Castleward Spencer Academy

15 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Appleby Inn Hotel
  • The Halfway House
  • Manor Farm Bed & Breakfast
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Bird In Hand
  • Buckos Bar
  • Measham Bowling Club
  • Measham Top Club
  • Moira Miners Welfare Club
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Foodie Farny Ltd (Mobile)
  • JLR Unipart
  • Sir John Moore School and Exhibition Foundation
  • Age Concern
  • Appleby Community Lunch
  • + 22 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Dragon-i Chinese Takeaway
  • Flames Grill \& Pizza House
  • Marlin Fish Bar
  • Measham Pizza Hub
  • Michaels Plaice
  • + 7 more
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Central England Co-operative Society
  • Tamworth Co-operative Society