Devon Close Moira, North West Leicestershire
15 addresses across 1 postcode (DE12), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28500305.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £268,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in North West Leicestershire costs £2,418 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Burton-On-Trent, about 10.9 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hicks Lodge, is about 1.2 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 132 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Castle Medical Group, about 2.1 km away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £268,750 | £257,500 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £232,000 | £232,000 | £232,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £149,500 | £149,500 | £149,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £149,500 | £149,500 | £149,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £167,500 | £167,500 | £167,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £167,950 | £167,950 | £167,950 |
| 2002 | 2 | £68,525 | £37,050 | £100,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2025 | 13 DE12 6HT | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2025 | 15 DE12 6HT | Terraced | £257,500 | |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 11 DE12 6HT | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2022 | 1 DE12 6HT | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 3 DE12 6HT | Terraced | £232,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2017 | 5 DE12 6HT | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2016 | 11 DE12 6HT | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2015 | 1 DE12 6HT | Detached | £149,500 | |
| 4 Jul 2013 | 13 DE12 6HT | Detached | £143,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2012 | 6 DE12 6HT | Detached | £149,500 | |
| 27 May 2011 | 12 DE12 6HT | Detached | £167,500 | |
| 12 Aug 2004 | 12 DE12 6HT | Semi-detached | £167,950 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 8 DE12 6HT | Detached | £37,050 | |
| 21 Jun 2002 | 7 DE12 6HT | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2001 | 11 DE12 6HT | Terraced | £83,000 | |
| 19 Jan 1999 | 7 DE12 6HT | Semi-detached | £50,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in North West Leicestershire in 2026-27: Band D £2,418 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,612 | £1,881 | £2,150 | £2,418 | £2,956 | £3,493 | £4,030 | £4,836 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (22% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 127 m and 132 m above sea level (130 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE12 6HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Burton-On-Trent 913,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km |
| Willington 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 11 within 800 m; nearest Dorset Drive Norris Hill | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Swadlincote | 4.3 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest 47 Blackfordby Lane Parking | 270 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 15.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Castle Medical Group | 2.1 km |
| Pharmacies | Dean & Smedley LTD | 2.1 km |
| NHS dentists | Tamworth Road (Dental Surgery) | 2.4 km |
| Hospital | Ashby Hospital | 3.3 km |
| Police station | Swadlincote Police Station | 4.4 km |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Moria Shortheath Road, Moria Cashzone | 2.2 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Hicks Lodge 152 ha | 1.2 km |
| Play area | Unnamed 700 m² | 1.2 km |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,130 m² | 100 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,750 m² | 1.6 km |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| John's Wood | Wood | 510 m north-east |
| George's Wood | Wood | 580 m east |
| Dilworth New Clumps | Wood | 710 m south |
| Hanging Hill | Hill | 1.5 km west |
| Sharp's Bottom | Valley | 3.8 km north |
| Limehouse Dam | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moira Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ashby Hill Top Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaspers Food And Wine Stores DE12 6EX | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Moira Chippy DE12 6EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Relish School Food - Moira Primary School DE12 6EX | School/college/university | 290 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Moira Pre School DE12 6DP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Sunflower CIC DE12 6DP | School/college/university | 400 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Discount food bargains DE12 6DP | Retailers - other | 460 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rowan Close (11); On or near Cherry Tree Court (8); On or near Woodlands Way (3); On or near Dorset Drive (3); On or near Koppe Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DE12 6HT: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
Holly Close · Willow Close · Sycamore Drive · Fir Tree Walk · Rowan Close · Dorset Drive · Cherry Tree Court · Cedar Grove · Ashfield Drive · Koppe Close · Elm Grove · Hazel Grove
All the streets in DE12 and across North West Leicestershire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.