DE12 6AL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DE12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6AL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case DE which means Derby.
Postal District. In our case DE12.
Postal Sector. In our case DE12 6.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AL.

The regional mail center for the post area DE is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the DE12 6AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SWADLINCOTE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DE12 6AL postcode have the street address of Shortheath Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DE12 6AL postcode is home to a bustling 31 residents!

It is situated within the post town of SWADLINCOTE within the old postal county of Derbyshire.

DE12 6AL is within the village of Moira.

The DE12 6AL postcode area is composed of 56.25% residential properties, 43.75% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DE12 6AL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in DE12 6AL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in DE12 6AL fall under these categories: Food And Drink.

Food And Drink include The Rawdon Arms 1, and 1, Shortheath Road.

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DE12 6AL: Points of Interest

The Co-Operative Group Ltd

The Co-Operative Group Ltd is a retail outlet located at Shortheath Road, Moira, Swadlincote, Derby, DE12 6AL.

Rawdon Arms

Rawdon Arms is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 1 Shortheath Road, Moira, Swadlincote, Derby, DE12 6AL.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	56.25%
Commercial	43.75%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for DE12 6AL

The telephone area code for DE12 6AL is 01283 Burton-on-Trent.

Map Coordinates for DE12 6AL

Latitude	52.7354973611
Longitude	-1.53823839946

Ordnance Survey Maps for DE12 6AL

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from DE12 6AL © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for DE12 6AL

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	SSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	50.00%	SSW 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	60.00%	SSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	S 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	4.00%	S 13 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	2.00%	SE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	2.00%	SSE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	3.00%	SSE 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	7.00%	SSE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	43.00%	SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	9.00%	SE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	SE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	12.00%	SE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	10.00%	ENE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	11.00%	NNE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	10.00%	ENE 9 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	11.00%	NE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	9.00%	N 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	N 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	11.00%	N 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	6.00%	N 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	3.00%	N 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	3.00%	N 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	3.00%	N 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DE12 6AL Postcode?

Download Speeds For DE12 6AL

Average Mbps	50.900
Median Mbps	54.800
Maximum Mbps	77.250

DE12 6AL has an average download speed of 50.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,422 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

27% of postcodes (323,763) have slower broadband speeds.

73% of postcodes (859,456) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For DE12 6AL

Average Mbps	12.100
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	19.980

DE12 6AL has an average upload speed of 12.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

9,922 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

37% of postcodes (443,132) have slower upload speeds.

62% of postcodes (731,587) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of DE12 6AL Postcode

England Primary Schools

Oakthorpe Primary School

Address: Oakthorpe Primary School, School Street, Oakthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7RE

Distance: 1.72 miles

School Website

Contact: 01530270383

Oakthorpe Primary School

Address: Oakthorpe Primary School, School Street, Oakthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7RE

Distance: 1.72 miles

Contact:

Moira Primary School

Address: Moira Primary School, Blackfordby Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6EX

Distance: 1.19 miles

School Website

Contact: 01283217450

Donisthorpe Primary School

Address: Donisthorpe Primary School, Ashby Road, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7QF

Distance: 0.99 miles

Contact:

Woodville CofE Junior School

Address: Woodville CofE Junior School, High Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7EA

Distance: 2.21 miles

Contact:

Woodville Infant School

Address: Woodville Infant School, High Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7EA

Distance: 2.21 miles

Contact:

Albert Village Primary School

Address: Albert Village Primary School, Occupation Road, Albert Village, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8HA

Distance: 1.66 miles

School Website

Contact: 01283217880

Albert Village Community Primary School

Address: Albert Village Community Primary School, Occupation Road, Albert Village, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8HA

Distance: 1.66 miles

Contact:

Overseal Primary School

Address: Overseal Primary School, Woodville Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6LU

Distance: 0.92 miles

School Website

Contact: 01283760398

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DE12 6AL

MEASHAM DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 1 THE COURTYARD, 57-65 HIGH STREET, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE12 7HR

Distance: 2.45 miles

Contact: :

SWADLINCOTE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: BLUEBERRY WORX, BLUEBERRY WAY, WOODVILLE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 7GX

Distance: 2.52 miles

Contact: :

TAMWORTH ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 68 TAMWORTH ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2PT

Distance: 2.57 miles

Contact: :

ALEXANDRA DENTAL CARE

Address: 54 ALEXANDRA ROAD, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 9AZ

Distance: 2.69 miles

Contact: :

HIGH STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 16A HIGH STREET, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 8HY

Distance: 2.72 miles

Contact: :

DELPH DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 3 THE DELPH CENTRE, MARKET STREET, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 9DA

Distance: 2.78 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DE12 6AL

BJ WILSON LTD

Address: 39 LINTON ROAD, CASTLE GRESLEY, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 9HS

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01283 212487

PEAK PHARMACY

Address: GRESLEYDALE HEALTH CARE CENTRE, GLAMORGAN WAY, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 9JT

Distance: 2.38 miles

Contact: tel: 01283 552730

DEAN & SMEDLEY LTD

Address: 91 HIGH STREET, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE12 7HZ

Distance: 2.40 miles

Contact: :

DEAN & SMEDLEY

Address: 73 BURTON ROAD, WOODVILLE, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 7JE

Distance: 2.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01283 217254

DEAN & SMEDLEY LTD

Address: ASCEBI HOUSE, 118 BURTON ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2LP

Distance: 2.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01530 416396

BOOTS

Address: 15-17 HIGH STREET, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 8JE

Distance: 2.73 miles

Contact: tel: 01283 216795

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DE12 6AL

PERSONAL EYEZ

Address: 7B WOODHOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE, WOODHOUSE STREET, WOODVILLE, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 8ED

Distance: 2.34 miles

Contact: :

PERSONALEYEZ SWADLINCOTE

Address: UNIT 2A, RINKWAY BUSINESS PARK, RINK DRIVE, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 8JL

Distance: 2.62 miles

Contact: :

PRINCE & BATES OPTICIANS

Address: 16 HIGH STREET, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 8HY

Distance: 2.72 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (SWANDLINCOTE)

Address: 26 HIGH STREET, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 8HY

Distance: 2.72 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SWADLINCOTE)

Address: 18 HIGH STREET, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 8HY

Distance: 2.72 miles

Contact: :

GRIMLEY AND GLYNN OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 15 WEST STREET, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 9DG

Distance: 2.74 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DE12 6AL

GRESLEYDALE HEALTHCARE CENTRE

Address: GLAMORGAN WAY, CHURCH GRESLEY, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 9JT

Distance: 2.38 miles

Contact: tel: 01283 227870

GRESLEYDALE HEALTHCARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: GLAMORGAN WAY, CHURCH GRESLEY, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 9JT

Distance: 2.38 miles

Contact: :

WOODVILLE SURGERY

Address: THE SURGERY, 71 BURTON ROAD, WOODVILLE, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE11 7JE

Distance: 2.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01283 217036

GRESLEYDALE HEALTH CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: GLAMORGAN WAY, CHURCH GRESLEY, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 9GB

Distance: 2.45 miles

Contact: :

MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT

Address: HIGH STREET, MEASHAM, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, DE12 7HR

Distance: 2.45 miles

Contact: tel: 01530 270667

CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP

Address: ASCEBI HOUSE, 118 BURTON ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE65 2LP

Distance: 2.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01530 414131

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Transport Links near DE12 6AL

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DE12 6AL

Burton-on-Trent
Burton-on-Trent station, Borough Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA
Distance: 7.97 miles
Driving Time: 14.96 minutes
Willington
Willington station, The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN
Distance: 9.89 miles
Driving Time: 15.96 minutes
Polesworth
Polesworth station, Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX
Distance: 11.50 miles
Driving Time: 20.04 minutes
Tamworth
Tamworth station, Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JT
Distance: 12.35 miles
Driving Time: 20.44 minutes
Wilnecote (Staffs)
Wilnecote station, Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5AL
Distance: 13.58 miles
Driving Time: 17.76 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DE12 6AL

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DE12 6AL

M42 J11

Distance: 4.57 miles

Driving Time: 7.23 minutes

M42 J10

Distance: 11.47 miles

Driving Time: 14.00 minutes

M1 J23A

Distance: 12.24 miles

Driving Time: 16.29 minutes

M1 J22

Distance: 12.54 miles

Driving Time: 20.10 minutes

M1 J24

Distance: 14.43 miles

Driving Time: 18.47 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DE12 6AL Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	North West Leicestershire Co Const
Member or Parliament	Andrew Bridgen
Contact Details	Contact Andrew Bridgen
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the DE12 6AL Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is North West Leicestershire District Council and the County Council is Leicestershire County Council.

Leicestershire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

North West Leicestershire District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for North West Leicestershire District at the following link North West Leicestershire District.

How much is the Council Tax?

North West Leicestershire District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much North West Leicestershire District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the DE12 6AL Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Leicestershire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries | Leicestershire County Council

House Sales in DE12 6AL

Yearly House Sales for DE12 6AL
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£135,000	£135,000	£135,000	1
2011	£122,250	£180,000	£151,125	2
2014	£299,950	£299,950	£299,950	1
2015	£261,250	£261,250	£261,250	1
2020	£305,000	£305,000	£305,000	1
2021	£559,000	£305,000	£432,000	2

Postcodes near the DE12 6AL Postcode

DE12 6DJ Ashby Road DE12 6BP Bath Lane DE12 6LP Forest Lea DE12 6AT Furnace Lane DE12 6AW Laud Close DE12 6AA Measham Road DE12 6AF Measham Road DE12 6AN Old Navigation Place DE12 6DQ Rawdon Road DE12 6AS Shortheath Road DE12 6BE Via Devana DE12 6BG Whitworth Close

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DE12 6AL Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DE12 6AL
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Asda, Burton Road, Woodville, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 7JE	3.91 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to Asda
Morrisons, Hill Street, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 8HL	4.16 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to Morrisons
Iceland, Coppice Side, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 9FQ	4.20 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to Iceland
Aldi, Coppice Side, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 9FQ	4.20 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to Aldi
Sainsburys, Civic Way, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 0AD	4.46 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near the DE12 6AL Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DE12 6AL
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Unit 25, Swan Walk, Burton On Trent, DE14 1DD	6.08 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to Unit 25, Swan Walk
Shobnell Retail Leisure Park, Burton On Trent, DE14 2AP	6.60 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to Shobnell Retail Leisure Park
Green Lane Service Area, Tamworth, B77 5PS	9.81 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to Green Lane Service Area
East Midlands Intl Airport, Derby, DE74 2SA	10.66 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to East Midlands Intl Airport

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DE12 6AL
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Belmont Street, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 8JU	2.80 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to McDonald's, Belmont Street, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 8JU
McDonald's, Lountside, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1JP	3.90 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to McDonald's, Lountside, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1JP
McDonald's, Atherstone Road, Appleby Magna, SWADLINCOTE, DE12 7AP	4.37 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to McDonald's, Atherstone Road, Appleby Magna, SWADLINCOTE, DE12 7AP
McDonald's, Station Street, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE14 1AN	6.04 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to McDonald's, Station Street, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE14 1AN

KFC Restaurants near DE12 6AL
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Lountside, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1JP	3.90 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to KFC Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Flagstaff Island
KFC, Middleway Park, Guild Street, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE14 1NQ	6.19 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to KFC Burton on Trent - Guild Street
KFC, Adcock Road, COALVILLE, LE67 3NU	6.79 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to KFC Coalville - Thornborough Road
KFC, Etwall Road, Willington, DERBY, DE65 6DX	8.93 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to KFC Derby - Xtra Services
KFC, Ventura Retail Park, Ventura Park Road, TAMWORTH, B78 3JD	10.10 miles	Directions from DE12 6AL to KFC Tamworth - Ventura Retail Park