DE12 6BF is a sought-after residential area on Swing Bridge Wharf, 0.3km from Moira in Moira. Administratively it sits within Ashby Woulds ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE12 6BF is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £394k, up 45.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00131694 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWING BRIDGE WHARF, DE12 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWING BRIDGE WHARF, DE12 6BF.
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
DE12 6BF is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £394k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 45.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE12 6BF. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 394,000
2 sales · Mean £ 394,000
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
6 sales · Mean £ 250,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE12 6BF has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Donisthorpe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Moira Miners Welfare Club0.6 km
- Railway Inn0.4 km
- Rawdon Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Eden Bistro Limited0.4 km
- The Hub Cafe0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent10.9 km
- Polesworth13.1 km
- Willington13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Warren House Farm0.0 km
- Crossroads0.2 km
- Shortheath Road0.3 km
- Shortheath Road0.3 km
- Crossroads0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE126BF · Data under Open Government Licence