Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

DAWN FIELD, DE12 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAWN FIELD, DE12 6AU.

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

389

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE12 6AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in DE12 6AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 23.9% year-on-year.

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

DE12 6AU is a safe, established residential area on Dawn Field, 0.3km from Overseal in Overseal and Castle Gresley. Administratively it sits within Seales ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE12 6AU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 23.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00100556 (shared with 5 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 6AU. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 248,333

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

DE12 6AU has low crime rates — 34 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime6
Public order4

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Overseal Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Lakeside Bistro0.9 km
  • Overseal Parish Council (Community Cafe)0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Admiral Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Oriental0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Village Stores & Post Office0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Robin Hood Inn0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burton-On-Trent9.7 km
  • Polesworth12.3 km
  • Willington13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Moira Road0.1 km
  • Main Street0.2 km
  • Main Street0.2 km
  • Robin Hood0.3 km
  • Lullington Road0.3 km