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Swadlincote East

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About

Swadlincote East is situated on the eastern edge of the town, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area includes neighbourhoods like Goseley and Church Gresley, with housing primarily consisting of post-war and more modern developments. It serves as a residential hub with several schools, parks, and shopping facilities catering to daily needs. The topography is generally gentle, with some areas offering views across the surrounding Derbyshire landscape.

A notable local landmark is the Church Gresley war memorial, a focal point within the community. The area is bordered by green spaces, including the reclaimed land of the former Swadlincote Gas Works, which has been transformed into recreational ground. Transport links are provided by the A514 road, connecting residents to the town centre and wider region. The presence of the National Forest also influences the eastern periphery, with ongoing tree planting initiatives shaping the local environment.

Area overview

On average Swadlincote East has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swadlincote East is £55,172 per year. There are 4 schools in Swadlincote East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swadlincote East is home to around 8,076 people, with a population density of about 1,470.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swadlincote East Population
8,076
Population density
1,470.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.63(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.42(-50%)
Other theft
6.07(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.2(-30%)
Public order
4.58(-34%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,636
94.56%
Other White
200
2.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
54
0.67%
Indian
51
0.63%
Irish
21
0.26%
Total population: 8,075

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,539
24.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,352
21.18%
No qualifications
1,132
17.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,093
17.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
730
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 6,383

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,390
41.69%
Owns outright
922
27.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
527
15.81%
Social rents from council
252
7.56%
Other social rented
175
5.25%
Total households: 3,334

Property prices in Swadlincote East

Median price£196,500
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £251K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Swadlincote East area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swadlincote East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£305,000£257
Semi-Detached42£189,975£253
Terraced25£150,000£209
Flats6£110,250£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swadlincote East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swadlincote East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£88,250£140,000£129,748
2017£207,500£85,000£137,500£124,475
2018£218,750£96,500£151,750£121,500
2019£226,750£93,500£150,000£127,250
2020£244,500£85,500£173,600£131,000
2021£262,500£97,000£177,300£158,725
2022£300,000£104,000£209,998£157,000
2023£315,000£111,000£217,500£155,000
2024£282,500£101,000£195,000£159,500
2025£302,475£108,000£198,000£165,000
2026£288,750£189,950£148,225
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swadlincote East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swadlincote East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£111£169£166
2017£186£158£176£134
2018£196£135£184£151
2019£204£152£167£155
2020£220£139£209£160
2021£238£161£210£211
2022£259£168£250£194
2023£259£203£239£177
2024£250£172£245£200
2025£258£203£253£214
2026£251£286£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swadlincote East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Swadlincote East

Is Swadlincote East safe?

Swadlincote East records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Swadlincote East?

The median sale price in Swadlincote East is £196,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Swadlincote East?

Swadlincote East has 3 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Swadlincote East?

Swadlincote East scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Swadlincote East sits around rank 16,741 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Swadlincote East?

The average household income in Swadlincote East is around £55,172 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Swadlincote East

DE118AU

Donington Drive

DE117QS

Falcon Way

DE117EN

Holly Court

DE117DA

Beech Drive

DE117HF

Bretby View

DE117EE

Fairfield Terrace

DE117EB

Manor View

DE117HH

Brookdale Road

DE117BQ

Astbury Way

DE117EA

High Street

DE117GY

Teasel Drive

DE117GU

Box Close

DE117JS

Sorrel Drive

DE117EH

High Street

DE117EW

Brunt Lane

DE117FG

Garratt Lane

DE117EL

Butt Lane

DE117BG

Spode Drive

DE117HR

The Limes

DE117FF

Wainwright Drive

DE117JN

Celandine Place

DE117HJ

Brookdale Road

DE117HU

Bentley Dale

DE117EJ

Small Thorn Place

DE117QX

Swift Close

DE117FU

Ashby Road

DE118LX

Rowley Close

DE117HP

Elmsdale Road

DE118EX

Occupation Lane

DE117GB

Meakin Drive

DE117HE

Elmsdale Road

DE118BS

Haywoods Road

DE118FS

Arliston Drive

DE117LZ

Coltsfoot Close

DE117HZ

Hartshorne Road

DE117ED

Brunt Lane

DE117HT

Limestone Close

DE117DB

Millfield Street

DE117BH

Davenport Way

DE117HL

Hartshill Road

DE117HB

Mount Road

DE117JG

Burton Road

DE118EP

Woodward Way

DE117EZ

Goseley Avenue

DE117GW

Box Close

DE117HG

Edward Street

DE118AX

Suttons Avenue

DE117HX

High Street

DE118FF

Reliant Close

DE118JT

Tunicliffe Court

DE117JW

Burton Road

DE118DP

Excelsior Drive

DE117BU

Ashby Road

DE117HS

Brookdale Road

DE117FL

Beattie Lane

DE118DG

Moira Road

DE117NH

Granville Croft

DE117DZ

Foster Road

DE117QL

Heron Drive

DE117DY

Station Road

DE117GT

Hartshorne Road

DE118DY

Victoria Drive

DE117PE

Swartling Drive

DE117GR

The Sycamores

DE117BD

Goseley Avenue

DE117DJ

Buckley Close

DE117DD

Stable Mews

DE117DS

Thorn Street Mews

DE117JR

Burton Road

DE117DQ

Canner Close

DE117DF

Radleigh Grange

DE117DG

Cherry Tree Mews

DE117JA

Stanley Close

DE117HA

Goseley Crescent

DE117AJ

Bell Lane

DE117DN

Thorn Street

DE118DJ

New Road

DE117JX

Sage Drive

DE118BF

Donington Drive

DE117GF

Jenkinson Gardens

DE117ES

Main Street

DE117HN

Hartshill Road

DE117JD

Olders Valley

DE117JB

Hartshorne Road

DE117JP

Burton Road

DE117HY

Hartshorne Road

DE118JN

Ault Dene

DE118DX

St Stephens Court

DE118FT

Capstan Close

DE117QN

Tern Avenue

DE118DW

Excelsior Drive

DE118FP

Fenelon Close

DE117DE

Mistletoe Drive

DE117DH

The City

DE117JY

Wood Farm Lane

DE118GR

Ember Close

DE118FW

Lincote Way

DE117FE

Stanier Drive

DE117QH

Finch Close

DE117QF

Plover Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.