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Swadlincote Central

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About

Swadlincote Central is a compact town centre focused around The Delph and High Street. The area contains a mix of retail units, local services, and residential streets branching off the main thoroughfares. A covered market operates regularly within the town, providing a focal point for commerce.

The topography is gently sloping, with streets leading down towards the former clay pits that shaped the area's history. A notable local landmark is the large kiln cone, a remnant of the pottery industry, which stands near the library. Green spaces like Eureka Park are situated just beyond the central retail core.

Area overview

On average Swadlincote Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swadlincote Central is £44,170 per year. There are 6 schools in Swadlincote Central: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Swadlincote Central is home to around 7,449 people, with a population density of about 3,103.2 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swadlincote Central Population
7,449
Population density
3,103.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.55(+51%)
Shoplifting
34.37(+287%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.92(+3%)
Public order
11.01(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.26(+24%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,992
93.85%
Other White
207
2.78%
Indian
40
0.54%
Irish
31
0.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
0.36%
Total population: 7,450

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,389
22.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,354
22.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,121
18.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
961
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
682
11.13%
Total 16+ residents: 6,130

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,212
35.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,079
31.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
452
13.35%
Social rents from council
364
10.75%
Other social rented
177
5.23%
Total households: 3,385

Property prices in Swadlincote Central

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Swadlincote Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £392,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swadlincote Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swadlincote Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£287,500
Flats4£104,000
Semi-Detached34£195,000
Terraced30£155,000

10 years median price trend in Swadlincote Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swadlincote Central.

All postcodes in Swadlincote Central

DE111SB

Civic Way

DE118LS

Vicarage Gardens

DE119AZ

Alexandra Road

DE119QR

Gresley Wood Road

DE118LQ

Wideshaft

DE110UQ

Sandringham Close

DE119AA

Coppice Side

DE119DD

Grove Street

DE119ET

Cotswold Close

DE110AY

Dominion Road

DE111HS

Civic Way

DE118LD

Stanley Street

DE119DS

Hearthcote Road

DE110AN

Midland Road

DE118LH

Hall Farm Road

DE119BS

Allison Avenue

DE110AD

Civic Way

DE111GF

Civic Way

DE118LG

Vicarage Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.