Is DE11 8AN a safe place to live?

Yes, DE11 8AN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DE11 8AN?

The average property price in DE11 8AN is currently around £233k.

What is the population of DE11 8AN?

The population for the DE11 8AN area is approximately 278 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

SANDTOP CLOSE, DE11 8AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDTOP CLOSE, DE11 8AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

278

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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8/10

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3/10

workEmployment

6/10

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3/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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1/10

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10/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE11 8AN — age 54, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £233k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 50.0% year-on-year.

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

DE11 8AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sandtop Close, 0.5km from Blackfordby in Blackfordby. Administratively it sits within Blackfordby ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, up 50.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE11 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00131687 (shared with 11 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 DE11 8AN. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%

Asian / British Asian1.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 185,000

3 sales · Mean £ 221,666

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 183,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DE11 8AN has low crime rates — 13 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 offences9

Anti-social behaviour5

Other theft2

Burglary2

Other crime1

school Local Schools

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Good89 pupils0.4 km

Moira Primary School

Requires Improvement191 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Blackfordby Village Hall0.1 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Black Lion0.4 km
The Black Lion0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Burton-On-Trent10.3 km
Willington11.4 km
Peartree15.9 km

Bus Stops

Main Street0.1 km
Main Street0.2 km
Main Street0.2 km
Main Street0.3 km
Boothorpe Lane0.3 km