DE12 6DU is a sought-after residential area on Taylor Close, 0.7km from Moira in Moira. Administratively it sits within Ashby Woulds ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE12, DE12 6DU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 19.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00131692 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAYLOR CLOSE, DE12 6DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAYLOR CLOSE, DE12 6DU.
322
41
£ 42,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE12 6DU 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.
Area Character
DE12 6DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE12 6DU. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 255,000
4 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE12 6DU has low crime rates — 8 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.
school Local Schools
Moira Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Railway Inn0.5 km
- Rawdon Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Eden Bistro Limited0.6 km
- The Hub Cafe0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent10.8 km
- Willington13.1 km
- Polesworth13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Keepers Close0.2 km
- Keepers Close0.2 km
- Daybell Road0.2 km
- Sweet Hill0.3 km
- Sweet Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE126DU · Data under Open Government Licence