DE12 6BD is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Gorsey Leys in Moira. Administratively it sits within Ashby Woulds ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE12, DE12 6BD offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00131694 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE12 6BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE12 6BD.
531
40
£ 42,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 40, DE12 6BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE12 6BD. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE12 6BD has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Overseal Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Moira Miners Welfare Club0.5 km
- Rawdon Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Conkers Heart Of The National Forest0.6 km
- Eden Bistro Limited1.0 km
- The Hub Cafe1.0 km
- YHA National Forest0.2 km
- Lakeside Bistro0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent9.8 km
- Willington12.9 km
- Polesworth13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bath Yard0.4 km
- Bath Yard0.4 km
- Rosedene View0.5 km
- Rosedene View0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DE126BD · Data under Open Government Licence