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DE12 7LN

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Overview

Postcode DE12 7LN 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 Atherstone, about 8.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Measham & Appleby Magna has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Measham & Appleby Magna has a low crime rate, with approximately 44 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE12 7LN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Atherstone located about 8.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
452
Population density
249.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.71(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.18(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.73(+4%)
Other theft
3.86(-32%)
Public order
3.86(-44%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
409
90.49%
Other White
17
3.76%
Indian
7
1.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.88%
African
3
0.66%
Total population: 452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
33.24%
Level 3 (A level)
73
20.74%
No qualifications
53
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 352

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
92
52.87%
Owns outright
64
36.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.17%
Social rents from council
7
4.02%
Shared ownership
1
0.57%
Total households: 174

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE12 7LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE12 7LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 2026Canalside, Horses Lane, Swadlincote, DE12 7LLDetachedFreehold£275,000
20 Jun 20252, Hastings Hollow, Swadlincote, DE12 7GYDetachedFreehold£395,000
19 Dec 202516, Abney Walk, Swadlincote, DE12 7HJOtherFreehold£165,000
13 Jun 20256, Abney Walk, Swadlincote, DE12 7HJDetachedFreehold£260,000
31 Oct 202536, Abney Crescent, Swadlincote, DE12 7HHDetachedFreehold£316,000

Schools

In the DE12 7LN postcode area, located within Measham & Appleby Magna, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE12 7LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMeasham Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE12 7LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE12 7LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food7 High Street, Swadlincote, DE12 7HRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Swadlincote, DE12 7HRWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7LN, 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 012BE01025947
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE12 7LN

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

The area around DE12 7LN records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7LN?

The median sale price around DE12 7LN 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 7LN?

There are 2 schools close to DE12 7LN, including St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Good) and Measham Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE12 7LN?

DE12 7LN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,440 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire covering DE12 7LN 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).