Postcode DE11 8GE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Blackfordby area of North West Leicestershire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Donisthope & Blackfordby area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Donisthope & Blackfordby is £54,724 per year. The median sale price in Blackfordby is £285,000 (around £285 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,000 and £326,750. The nearest station is Burton-On-Trent, about 5.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Astbury Way Play Area.
Donisthope & Blackfordby has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,347 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Donisthope & Blackfordby has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Donisthope & Blackfordby is £54,724 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE11 8GE.
Donisthope & Blackfordby near DE11 8GE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Burton-On-Trent located about 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Astbury Way Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Astbury Way Play Area |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Blackfordby area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £640,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £316,000 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £246,500 | £273 |
| Terraced | 7 | £230,000 | £281 |
| Flats | 1 | £164,000 | £250 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207,500 | £159,248 | £134,500 |
| 2017 | £216,725 | £164,500 | £171,950 |
| 2018 | £220,000 | £180,725 | £153,000 |
| 2019 | £299,995 | £175,000 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | £341,995 | £219,995 | £164,750 |
| 2021 | £295,995 | £202,000 | £224,995 |
| 2022 | £307,000 | £205,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £307,500 | £207,500 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £225,000 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £302,500 | £245,000 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £318,500 | £238,250 | £187,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189 | £207 | £199 |
| 2017 | £196 | £197 | £213 |
| 2018 | £201 | £210 | £229 |
| 2019 | £240 | £208 | £224 |
| 2020 | £250 | £211 | £224 |
| 2021 | £255 | £227 | £263 |
| 2022 | £279 | £250 | £290 |
| 2023 | £279 | £263 | £257 |
| 2024 | £291 | £266 | £295 |
| 2025 | £290 | £281 | £281 |
| 2026 | £290 | £230 | £275 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE11 8GE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | 25, Windmill Close, Swadlincote, DE11 8GE | Flats | Freehold | £164,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 15, Bluebell Grove, Swadlincote, DE11 8FY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £247,500 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 4, Bluebell Grove, Swadlincote, DE11 8FY | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 17, Bluebell Grove, Swadlincote, DE11 8FY | Detached | Freehold | £312,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 15, Bluebell Grove, Swadlincote, DE11 8FY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the DE11 8GE postcode area, located within Donisthope & Blackfordby, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Three Trees CofE Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
Three Trees CofE Junior Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 28 Apr 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Three Trees Infant Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2022. | |
Three Trees Infant Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Nov 2022
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| 0.8 mi | Primary | Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE11 8GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jaspers Convenience Store | 133 High Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7DU | Walking directions to Jaspers Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 42 High Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7EA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for North West Leicestershire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE11 8GE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Christopher Woodman
Blackfordby - Elected 4 May 2023
Amanda Hack
North West Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE11 8GE records about 54 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. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DE11 8GE in Blackfordby is £285,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to DE11 8GE, including Three Trees CofE Junior Academy (Requires improvement), Three Trees Infant Academy (Inadequate) and Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DE11 8GE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,347 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire covering DE11 8GE is Amanda Hack (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Christopher Woodman (Conservative and Unionist Party).