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About

Swadlincote ward encompasses the main town and its immediate surrounding neighbourhoods in South Derbyshire. The area's landscape is shaped by its industrial past, with former clay pits and kiln sites now integrated into the green spaces that border the urban centre. Residential streets extend outwards, featuring a mix of housing types from different periods. The town centre serves as a commercial and civic hub for the wider district.

A notable legacy is the presence of the Sharpe's Pottery Museum, housed in a restored Victorian bottle kiln works. This reflects the area's historical identity tied to the ceramic and earthenware industries. Local geography includes the course of the Gilwiskaw Brook, which flows through parts of the ward. The area is connected to the National Forest, with plantings on reclaimed land contributing to its changing character.

Area overview

On average Swadlincote has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swadlincote is £45,120 per year. The median sale price in Swadlincote is £212,500 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £282,500. There are 6 schools in Swadlincote: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swadlincote is home to around 8,858 people, with a population density of about 2,993.9 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

105

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Swadlincote Population

8,858

Population density

2,993.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

54.98(+60%)

Shoplifting

23.59(+171%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.39(+3%)

Public order

12.76(+84%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.58(+15%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

8,322

93.97%

Other White

246

2.78%

Indian

0.55%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.42%

Irish

0.38%

Total population: 8,856

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,615

22.34%

No qualifications

1,532

21.2%

Level 3 (A level)

1,384

19.15%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,163

16.09%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

805

11.14%

Total 16+ residents: 7,228

Housing

Owns outright

1,352

34.81%

Owns with a mortgage

1,342

34.55%

Private landlord or letting agency

512

13.18%

Social rents from council

372

9.58%

Other social rented

195

5.02%

Total households: 3,884

Property prices in Swadlincote

Median price: £212,500

Price per sq ft: £250

Sales (last 12 months): 104

Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £283K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £250 per square foot) in Swadlincote area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £430,000.

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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	40	£306,285	£268	£204,500	£272,750	£338,113	£395,900
Semi-Detached	38	£206,250	£242	£141,475	£187,750	£215,000	£260,075
Flats	3	£180,000	£261	£166,500	£172,500	£187,500	£193,500
Terraced	23	£165,000	£201	£88,100	£146,000	£180,000	£212,150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swadlincote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swadlincote.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£210,000	£125,000	£139,975	£105,000
2017	£220,000	£77,725	£148,000	£110,000
2018	£229,750	£85,000	£150,000	£141,950
2019	£247,500	£101,250	£162,250	£142,001
2020	£236,750	£100,000	£149,975	£132,000
2021	£262,000	£130,000	£166,750	£135,000
2022	£272,500	£143,000	£180,000	£162,000
2023	£277,500	£122,500	£190,000	£160,000
2024	£275,000	£100,000	£191,500	£155,000
2025	£290,000	£100,750	£195,000	£162,000
2026	£323,500	£187,500	£211,250	£166,750

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swadlincote.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£197	£204	£176	£166
2017	£204	£166	£181	£157
2018	£215	£171	£196	£194
2019	£217	£189	£190	£226
2020	£212	£163	£182	£190
2021	£221	£212	£210	£186
2022	£267	£236	£225	£214
2023	£258	£184	£232	£200
2024	£261	£225	£248	£240
2025	£267	£171	£243	£199
2026	£268	£277	£246	£201

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Derbyshire district.

Band A£1,560

Band B£1,820

Band C£2,080

Band D£2,340

Band E£2,860

Band F£3,379

Band G£3,899

Band H£4,679

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Swadlincote ward.

Local councillors

Mick Mulgrew

Swadlincote - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Neil Anthony Tilley

Swadlincote - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Vonnie Heath

Swadlincote - Elected 4 May 2023

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Swadlincote

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swadlincote

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Local government

Local councillors

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