Postcode DE12 7RA 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.4 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,909 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Donisthope & Blackfordby has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.3% 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 64 ft away from DE12 7RA.
Donisthope & Blackfordby near DE12 7RA 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 41 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £168,378 |
| Detached | 17 | £382,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £234,300 |
10 year median price trend in Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe
In the DE12 7RA postcode area, located within Donisthope & Blackfordby, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for DE12 7RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Ball
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023
Luke Evans
Hinckley and Bosworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.