DE12 6AZ is a sought-after residential area on Donisthorpe Lane, 0.5km from Short Heath in Moira. Administratively it sits within Ashby Woulds ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.
For serious buyers, DE12 6AZ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6AZ are sourced from Output Area E00131695 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DONISTHORPE LANE, DE12 6AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONISTHORPE LANE, DE12 6AZ.
428
46
£ 42,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE12 6AZ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE12 6AZ — age 46, 81% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE12 6AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Semi-Detached
£ 192,500
2 sales · Mean £ 192,500
Detached
£ 338,000
1 sales · Mean £ 338,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE12 6AZ has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Donisthorpe Primary School
Overseal Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Moira Miners Welfare Club0.6 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
- Rawdon Arms0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Eden Bistro Limited0.8 km
- The Hub Cafe0.5 km
- Lakeside Bistro0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent10.8 km
- Polesworth12.6 km
- Willington13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road0.0 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- Poplar Avenue0.2 km
- Poplar Avenue0.2 km
- Furnace Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE126AZ · Data under Open Government Licence