Postcode DE12 6HT 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Donisthope & Blackfordby is £54,724 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,557 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Donisthope & Blackfordby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Donisthope & Blackfordby is £54,724 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE12 6HT.
Donisthope & Blackfordby near DE12 6HT 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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £257,750 in Blackfordby area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £2,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £320,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackfordby
In the DE12 6HT postcode area, located within Donisthope & Blackfordby, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE12 6HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jaspers | 43 Blackfordby Lane, Swadlincote, DE12 6EX | Walking directions to Jaspers |
Annual council tax rates for North West Leicestershire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.