Forest Lea, Moira, Swadlincote
House prices, sold prices and local information for DE12 6LP.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Forest Lea, Moira, Swadlincote have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 24 Oct 2019. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £332,500.
House prices on Forest Lea compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forest Lea has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DE12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £332,500 | 24 Oct 2019 |
Sold prices on Forest Lea
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Forest Lea DE12 6LP | 24 Oct 2019 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Forest Lea DE12 6LP | 26 May 2017 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Forest Lea
Crime
12 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forest Lea in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forest Lea is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Mease Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Forest Lea
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overseal Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Moira Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Donisthorpe Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Albert Village Primary School 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Oakthorpe Primary School 80 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 86 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| St George's CofE Primary School 198 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Three Trees Infant Academy 202 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Inadequate Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Burton-on-Trent station 6.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Crossroads (opp 25, Rawdon Road) 1 min walk
- Crossroads (after, Rawdon Road) 1 min walk
- Crossroads (adjacent, Ashby Road) 2 min walk
- Shortheath Road (opp, Shortheath Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Woodville Surgery
The Surgery, 71 Burton Road, Swadlincote · 2.3 mi - Gresleydale Healthcare Centre
Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley, Swadlincote · 2.3 mi - Castle Medical Group
Ascebi House, 118 Burton Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch · 2.4 mi - Measham Medical Unit
High Street, Measham, Swadlincote · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Moira - Shortheath Road · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Overseal · 1.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Church Gresley Express · 2.0 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Woodville Express · 2.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Peak Pharmacy · 2.4 mi
Dentists
- Swadlincote Dental Practice · 2.4 mi
- Tamworth Road (dental Surgery) · 2.5 mi
- Alexandra Dental Care · 2.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 854 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,046 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 73% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 92% |
Share of homes across North West Leicestershire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Forest Lea
Ethnic group
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 95.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 43.9% | 43.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 93.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.8% | 6.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.5% | 30% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19% | 18.8% |
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.9% | 10% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 47% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 42.8% | 35.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 32.9% | 38% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.1% | 12.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North West Leicestershire.
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