Postcode report
Is DE12 7DE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DE12 7DE: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE12 7DE is a postcode in Appleby, North West Leicestershire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE12 7DE, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE12 7DE are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE12 7DE is based on Hinckley and Bosworth 004 Census 2021. It covers 8,672 residents, 92 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near DE12 7DE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £355k from 113 rolling sales, up 11.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE12 7DE can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE12 7DE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DE12 7DE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DE12 7DE
Is DE12 7DE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 26% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE12 7DE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE12 7DE?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DE12 7DE?
LocaleIQ matched DE12 7DE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE12 7DE?
The latest median sold price is £355k based on 113 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE12 7DE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.