Is DE12 6BN a safe place to live?

Yes, DE12 6BN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DE12 6BN?

The average property price in DE12 6BN is currently around £205k.

What is the population of DE12 6BN?

The population for the DE12 6BN area is approximately 119 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

DE12 6BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE12 6BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

119

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /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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Index Insight: DE12 6BN 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.

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10/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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8/10

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2/10

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9/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE12 6BN spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £205k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE12 6BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Short Heath in Moira. Administratively it sits within Seales ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00100557 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE12 6BN. 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

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 152,500

2 sales · Mean £ 152,500

Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE12 6BN has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

Anti-social behaviour1

Burglary1

Criminal damage and arson1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Overseal Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Moira Miners Welfare Club0.8 km
Rawdon Arms1.0 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

YHA National Forest0.8 km
Lakeside Bistro0.0 km
Overseal Parish Council (Community Cafe)0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Admiral Fish Bar0.8 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

The Co-operative Group Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Burton-On-Trent10.3 km
Polesworth12.4 km
Willington13.6 km

Bus Stops

Shortheath Farm0.0 km
Shortheath Farm0.0 km
Shortheath0.1 km
Shortheath0.1 km
Moira Road0.3 km