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About

Woodville ward encompasses the village of Woodville itself along with the adjacent settlement of Swadlincote. The area lies on the border with Leicestershire, marked by the meandering path of the River Mease. Historically, its landscape and economy were defined by clay extraction and the production of pipes and sanitary ware, remnants of which can still be seen in the local topography. The community is residential, with local services centred along the main roads.

The ward features the notable Sharpe's Pottery Museum, housed in a restored Victorian brickworks that tells the story of the area's industrial heritage. Surrounding land includes reclaimed clay pits now serving as green spaces and nature areas. Transport links are provided by the A511 road, connecting the ward to larger towns in the region for employment and commerce, while maintaining its own distinct village character.

Area overview

On average Woodville has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodville is £55,360 per year. There are 4 schools in Woodville: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woodville is home to around 9,141 people, with a population density of about 849.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodville Population
9,141
Population density
849.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.68(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.02(-21%)
Other theft
9.41(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.64(+16%)
Public order
7.11(+2%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,605
94.15%
Other White
239
2.61%
Indian
61
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
0.62%
Irish
31
0.34%
Total population: 9,140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,806
24.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,452
20.01%
No qualifications
1,333
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,215
16.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
840
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 7,255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,482
38.22%
Owns outright
1,103
28.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
673
17.35%
Social rents from council
285
7.35%
Other social rented
248
6.4%
Total households: 3,878

Property prices in Woodville

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 in Woodville area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodville 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 Woodville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£297,475
Flats8£107,500
Semi-Detached43£193,000
Terraced35£170,200

10 years median price trend in Woodville

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

All postcodes in Woodville

DE117DX

Station Road

DE117ES

Main Street

DE117FG

Garratt Lane

Data Sources

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