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DE12 7JD

Chapel Street

Measham North

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Overview

Postcode DE12 7JD is located in a rural town, within the Measham North ward of North West Leicestershire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Measham & Appleby Magna area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Measham & Appleby Magna is £53,426 per year. The nearest station is Tamworth, about 8.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Measham & Appleby Magna has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Measham & Appleby Magna has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Measham & Appleby Magna is £53,426 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from DE12 7JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Measham & Appleby Magna near DE12 7JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tamworth located about 8.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
1,427.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.67(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.2(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.1(+63%)
Vehicle crime
8.28(+101%)
Public order
7.64(+10%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
85.33%
Other White
28
10.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.16%
Other
2
0.77%
Other Asian
1
0.39%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
27.31%
No qualifications
47
21.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
18.98%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.78%
Owns outright
32
25.4%
Social rents from council
2
1.59%
Other social rented
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Measham North

Median price£228,100
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £295K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £228,100 (about £279 per square foot) in Measham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,500 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Measham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£308,000£294
Semi-Detached9£228,100£253
Terraced16£163,750£260
Flats1£140,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Measham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Measham North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,000£154,950£124,000
2017£223,500£180,000£123,725
2018£245,000£134,000£119,000
2019£243,250£151,500£133,000
2020£254,248£174,248£153,750
2021£261,950£182,500£120,000
2022£311,000£193,000£168,750
2023£291,500£187,000£175,000
2024£320,000£187,000£178,000
2025£295,000£210,000£162,500
2026£292,500£223,500£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Measham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Measham North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£169£136
2017£217£204£185
2018£209£195£185
2019£219£207£182
2020£235£212£200
2021£237£215£175
2022£261£245£229
2023£269£219£236
2024£256£277£185
2025£289£261£263
2026£296£251£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Measham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Measham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE12 7JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE12 7JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 202648, Chapel Street, Swadlincote, DE12 7JDTerracedFreehold£165,000
16 Dec 2025Long Close House, Chapel Street, Swadlincote, DE12 7JDDetachedFreehold£500,000
09 Sept 202531, Chapel Street, Swadlincote, DE12 7JDFlatsFreehold£140,000
11 Dec 20257, Adcocks Yard, Swadlincote, DE12 7JATerracedFreehold£135,000
13 Jun 202510, Queens Street, Swadlincote, DE12 7JESemi-DetachedFreehold£207,000

Schools

In the DE12 7JD postcode area, located within Measham & Appleby Magna, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE12 7JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMeasham Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryOakthorpe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE12 7JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE12 7JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Swadlincote, DE12 7HRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food7 High Street, Swadlincote, DE12 7HRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miLondis2 Ashby Road, Swadlincote, DE12 7JWWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North West Leicestershire district.

Band A£1,612
Band B£1,881
Band C£2,150
Band D£2,418
Band E£2,956
Band F£3,493
Band G£4,030
Band H£4,836

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE12 7JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Lees

Measham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Amanda Hack

North West Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth West LeicestershireE07000134
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth West LeicestershireE14001404
WardMeasham NorthE05010117
ParishMeashamE04005557
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Measham & Appleby MagnaE02005408
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North West Leicestershire 012DE01025949
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE12 7JD

Is DE12 7JD (Measham & Appleby Magna) safe?

The area around DE12 7JD records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DE12 7JD?

The median sale price around DE12 7JD in Measham & Appleby Magna is £228,100 (about £279 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE12 7JD?

There are 3 schools close to DE12 7JD, including Measham Church of England Primary School (Good), St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Good) and Oakthorpe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE12 7JD?

DE12 7JD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,972 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE12 7JD (Measham & Appleby Magna) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire covering DE12 7JD is Amanda Hack (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Lees (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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