Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

SWING BRIDGE WHARF, DE12 6BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWING BRIDGE WHARF, DE12 6BF.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

531

cake
Avg Age

40

payments
Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

work
Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

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.

home £394,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

P

Donisthorpe Primary School

Good1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Moira Miners Welfare Club0.6 km
  • Railway Inn0.4 km
  • Rawdon Arms0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Eden Bistro Limited0.4 km
  • The Hub Cafe0.2 km
shopping_bag

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