Old Navigation Place Moira, North West Leicestershire
3 addresses across 1 postcode (DE12), about 40 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 28503572.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 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 10.5 km (6.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 120 m away, and Donisthorpe Woodland Park (38 hectares) is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gresleydale Healthcare Centre, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 2012 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2).
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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Canalside Patios 7 Shortheath Road Moira: up to 5 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Secura Labels 50-56 Measham Road Moira, permissioned (350 m)
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 3 addresses are between 87 m and 89 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE12 6AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Burton-On-Trent 913,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Polesworth 150 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Willington 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shortheath Road Moira | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Swadlincote | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 47 Blackfordby Lane Parking | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 17.7 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Gresleydale Healthcare Centre | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | K D Pharmacy | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Measham Dental Practice | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashby Hospital | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Swadlincote Police Station | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Moria Shortheath Road, Moria Cashzone | 10 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Donisthorpe Woodland Park 38 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 43 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moira blast furnace, a scheduled monument, 340 m south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moira blast furnace | Scheduled monument | 340 m south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah's Wood | Wood | 310 m north |
| Furnace Plantation | Wood | 370 m south |
| Maybury Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Hanging Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Feanedock Covert | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North West Leicestershire: see them on the North West Leicestershire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overseal Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Donisthorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Ltd DE12 6AL | Retailers - other | 10 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| The Rawdon Arms DE12 6AL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Moira Miners Sports And Social Club DE12 6BP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Hub Cafe DE12 6AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Moira Furnace Tea Rooms DE12 6AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Railway Inn DE12 6DJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Oakleigh Residential Care Home DE12 6DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (4); On or near Old Navigation Place (3); On or near Laud Close (3); On or near Shortheath Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Rawdon Arms (pub/bar/nightclub, DE12 6AL) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Moira Miners Sports And Social Club (hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house, DE12 6BP) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Moira Miners Sports And Social Club (pub/bar/nightclub, DE12 6BP) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Rawdon Arms (hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house, DE12 6AL) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DE12 6AN: 3 addresses of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Whitworth Close · Viadevana · Furnace Lane · Laud Close · Forest Lea · Orchard Close · Roman Way · Swing Bridge Wharf · Canal View Lane
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.