Living in DE12, South Derbyshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE12 in South Derbyshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Derbyshire: £258,672, up 5.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around DE12
27 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £250,000 and a range from £58,750 to £603,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 MANOR SCHOOL VIEW, DE12 6LN | semi-detached | £217,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 30 TITHEBARN DRIVE, DE12 6NX | terraced | £156,000 | 2026-02-10 |
| 20B MAIN STREET, DE12 6LG | detached | £370,000 | 2026-02-04 |
| 30 MAIN STREET, DE12 6LG | terraced | £212,500 | 2025-12-19 |
| 49 VALLEY ROAD, DE12 6NL | terraced | £250,000 | 2025-11-28 |
| 18 SQUIRREL WALK, DE12 6NP | terraced | £207,000 | 2025-11-28 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 60% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Oakthorpe Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Pennine Way Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| Three Trees Infant Academy | Primary | Inadequate | 3.0 mi |
| Three Trees CofE Junior Academy | Primary | Inadequate | 3.0 mi |
| Overseal Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
12 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.9% |
| Skilled trades | 12.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
7 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on South Derbyshire's figures.
Common questions about DE12
What is the average house price in DE12?
The average sold price in South Derbyshire is £258,672 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE12?
Prices in South Derbyshire are up 5.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE12?
The median of 27 recorded sales around central DE12 in the last 2 years is £250,000, ranging from £58,750 to £603,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE12?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE12, and 60% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE12?
7 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DE12 at risk of flooding?
Central DE12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 60% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £250,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 7 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE12 safe?
7 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DE12 or DE11, DE12 or LE65, DE12 or DE15.
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