Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

PRENTICE CLOSE, DE12 6DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRENTICE CLOSE, DE12 6DL.

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

322

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE12 6DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE12 6DL spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £323k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 42.0% year-on-year.

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

DE12 6DL is a sought-after residential area on Prentice Close, 0.7km from Moira in Moira. Administratively it sits within Ashby Woulds ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE12 6DL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, up 42.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6DL are sourced from Output Area E00131692 (shared with 10 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 6DL. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 261,000

3 sales · Mean £ 291,166

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

DE12 6DL has low crime rates — 7 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Moira Primary School

Requires Improvement191 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Railway Inn0.6 km
  • Rawdon Arms1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Eden Bistro Limited0.7 km
  • The Hub Cafe1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burton-On-Trent10.9 km
  • Willington13.1 km
  • Polesworth13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Daybell Road0.2 km
  • Keepers Close0.2 km
  • Keepers Close0.2 km
  • Sweet Hill0.3 km
  • Sweet Hill0.3 km