Postcode Analysis North West Leicestershire, East Midlands

POPLAR AVENUE, DE12 6BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR AVENUE, DE12 6BH.

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

46

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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 6BH 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
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE12 6BH — 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. Property prices are trending up 18.0% year-on-year.

home £184,666 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE12 6BH is a sought-after residential area on Poplar Avenue, 0.6km from Donisthorpe in Moira. Administratively it sits within Ashby Woulds ward and the North West Leicestershire constituency.

For serious buyers, DE12 6BH 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 18.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE12 6BH 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 6BH. 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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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

Terraced

£ 124,500

4 sales · Mean £ 126,937

Detached

£ 281,499

1 sales · Mean £ 281,499

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

DE12 6BH has low crime rates — 3 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Donisthorpe Primary School

Good1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Halfway House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Moira Miners Welfare Club0.8 km
  • Rawdon Arms0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Eden Bistro Limited0.9 km
  • The Hub Cafe0.5 km
  • Lakeside Bistro0.8 km
  • Jungle Madness0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burton-On-Trent11.0 km
  • Polesworth12.5 km
  • Willington14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Poplar Avenue0.1 km
  • Poplar Avenue0.1 km
  • Park Road0.2 km
  • Park Road0.3 km
  • Dawkins Road0.4 km