Postcode DE12 7QZ is located in a rural village, within the Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe 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 30.2 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 8.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Donisthope & Blackfordby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,241 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Donisthope & Blackfordby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.4% 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 per household in Donisthope & Blackfordby is £54,724 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from DE12 7QZ.
Donisthope & Blackfordby near DE12 7QZ 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 8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £383,625 |
| Flats | 1 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £248,300 |
| Terraced | 8 | £206,550 |
10 year median price trend in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe
In the DE12 7QZ postcode area, located within Donisthope & Blackfordby, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Oakthorpe Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Donisthorpe Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
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.