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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 moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swadlincote is £45,128 per year. There are 6 schools in Swadlincote: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Swadlincote area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	38	£291,500	£217,750	£269,250	£324,500	£393,258
Semi-Detached	35	£196,000	£94,700	£178,000	£217,500	£269,500
Terraced	32	£165,000	£106,650	£150,000	£180,000	£207,650
Flats	2	£125,000	£89,000	£105,000	£145,000	£161,000

10 years median price trend in Swadlincote

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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