DE12 6BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Short Heath in Moira. Administratively it sits within Seales ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, DE12 6BL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 51.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00100557 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE12 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE12 6BL.
119
51
£ 43,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE12 6BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE12 6BL spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 51.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE12 6BL. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 128,000
5 sales · Mean £ 158,190
Semi-Detached
£ 146,000
1 sales · Mean £ 146,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE12 6BL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences 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 Club0.7 km
- Rawdon Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Hub Cafe0.9 km
- YHA National Forest0.7 km
- Lakeside Bistro0.1 km
- Overseal Parish Council (Community Cafe)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Admiral Fish Bar0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent10.3 km
- Polesworth12.5 km
- Willington13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Shortheath0.0 km
- Shortheath0.0 km
- Shortheath Farm0.1 km
- Shortheath Farm0.1 km
- Moira Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE126BL · Data under Open Government Licence