DE12 6AL is a sought-after residential area on Shortheath Road, 0.3km 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 6AL offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% 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 £305k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00131694 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHORTHEATH ROAD, DE12 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTHEATH ROAD, DE12 6AL.
531
40
£ 42,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE12 6AL's 67% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE12 6AL. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,000
4 sales · Mean £ 359,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE12 6AL has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Overseal Primary School
Donisthorpe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Moira Miners Welfare Club0.3 km
- Railway Inn0.4 km
- Rawdon Arms0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Conkers Heart Of The National Forest0.8 km
- Eden Bistro Limited0.3 km
- The Hub Cafe0.3 km
- YHA National Forest0.9 km
- Lakeside Bistro1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Ltd0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent10.5 km
- Polesworth13.1 km
- Willington13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Shortheath Road0.1 km
- Shortheath Road0.1 km
- Furnace Lane0.2 km
- Furnace Lane0.2 km
- Crossroads0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE126AL · Data under Open Government Licence