Postcode DE12 6EX is located in a rural town, within the Blackfordby ward of North West Leicestershire in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the Donisthope & Blackfordby area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Donisthope & Blackfordby is £42,100 per year. The nearest station is Burton-On-Trent located about 6.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Donisthope & Blackfordby has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Donisthope & Blackfordby has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Donisthope & Blackfordby is £42,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE12 6EX.
Donisthope & Blackfordby near DE12 6EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Burton-On-Trent located about 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £251,750 in Blackfordby area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,740 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £192,500 |
10 years price trend in Blackfordby
In the DE12 6EX postcode area, located within Donisthope & Blackfordby, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Moira Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.