Is DE12 6AH a safe place to live?

Yes, DE12 6AH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DE12 6AH?

The average property price in DE12 6AH is currently around £250k.

What is the population of DE12 6AH?

The population for the DE12 6AH area is approximately 428 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

CANAL VIEW LANE, DE12 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL VIEW LANE, DE12 6AH.

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

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Population

428

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /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 6AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10

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6/10

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1/10

workEmployment

7/10

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2/10

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5/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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Area Character

DE12 6AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 81% 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.

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

DE12 6AH is a sought-after residential area on Canal View Lane, 0.1km 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 6AH offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% 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 £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00131695 (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 6AH. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%

Asian / British Asian0.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 2%

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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

Semi-Detached

£ 217,497

6 sales · Mean £ 216,497

Detached

£ 282,495

12 sales · Mean £ 286,328

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

DE12 6AH has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10

Shoplifting2

Anti-social behaviour1

Criminal damage and arson1

Other crime1

school Local Schools

Donisthorpe Primary School

Good1.5 km

Moira Primary School

Requires Improvement191 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Moira Miners Welfare Club0.6 km
Railway Inn0.2 km
Rawdon Arms0.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Conkers Heart Of The National Forest0.9 km
Eden Bistro Limited0.2 km
The Hub Cafe0.4 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

The Co-operative Group Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Burton-On-Trent10.7 km
Willington13.3 km
Polesworth13.3 km

Bus Stops

Crossroads0.1 km
Crossroads0.1 km
Station Drive0.2 km
Crossroads0.2 km
Warren House Farm0.2 km