Postcode report
DE12 8BN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DE12 8BN: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE12 8BN 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 8BN, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE12 8BN are safety and property market signals, 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 8BN is based on South Derbyshire 011 Census 2021. It covers 11,480 residents, 177 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 10% 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 4/10.
For property prices near DE12 8BN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £355k from 28 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 8BN can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. 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 8BN 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DE12 8BN; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DE12 8BN
Is DE12 8BN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 32% 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 8BN?
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 8BN?
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 8BN?
LocaleIQ matched DE12 8BN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE12 8BN?
The latest median sold price is £355k based on 28 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE12 8BN?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.