Postcode DE12 8AJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 32.8 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 7.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Donisthope & Blackfordby has a moderate 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 low crime rate, with approximately 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from DE12 8AJ.
Donisthope & Blackfordby near DE12 8AJ 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 7.2 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 8AJ postcode area, located within Donisthope & Blackfordby, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
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 8AJ, 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.