Postcode DE12 6HW 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 57.4 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 57.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 55.4% 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 6HW.
Donisthope & Blackfordby near DE12 6HW 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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £250,875 in Blackfordby area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £2,000,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Blackfordby
In the DE12 6HW postcode area, located within Donisthope & Blackfordby, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Moira Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement | |
| 0.8 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: 01/10/2025.