Postcode insights

DE11 8LX

Rowley Close

Swadlincote

Interactive map showing DE11 8LX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DE11 8LX

Overview

Postcode DE11 8LX is located in an urban city, within the Swadlincote ward of South Derbyshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Swadlincote East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swadlincote East is £55,172 per year. The nearest station is Burton-On-Trent, about 4.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Swadlincote Woodlands & Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Swadlincote East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,722 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Swadlincote East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Swadlincote East is £55,172 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE11 8LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Swadlincote East near DE11 8LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burton-On-Trent located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE11 8LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSwadlincote Woodlands & ParkLargeWalking directions to Swadlincote Woodlands & Park
0.4 miEureka ParkMediumWalking directions to Eureka Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
7,387.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.69(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.01(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.01(-46%)
Vehicle crime
3.34(-19%)
Drugs
3.34(+15%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
92.83%
Indian
6
2.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.08%
Other White
3
1.08%
Chinese
2
0.72%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
27.35%
Level 3 (A level)
60
25.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
22.65%
No qualifications
24
10.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.98%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
51.92%
Owns outright
35
33.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.54%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.88%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Swadlincote

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £275K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £246 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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£291,000£267
Semi-Detached37£197,000£242
Terraced25£168,000£206
Flats3£165,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swadlincote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swadlincote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£163,500
2026£324,975£180,000£220,000£168,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swadlincote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swadlincote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£198
2026£260£261£278£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swadlincote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE11 8LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE11 8LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 202539, Skinners Way, Swadlincote, DE11 7NLDetachedFreehold£285,000
25 Apr 202561, Skinners Way, Swadlincote, DE11 7NLDetachedFreehold£210,000
17 Mar 20258, Skinners Way, Swadlincote, DE11 7NLDetachedFreehold£340,000
08 Apr 20268, Woodward Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8EPDetachedFreehold£340,000
23 Sept 202542, Woodward Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8EPTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the DE11 8LX postcode area, located within Swadlincote East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE11 8LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEureka Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryGranville AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryBelmont Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE11 8LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE11 8LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miDunsmore Stores23 Salisbury Drive, Swadlincote, DE11 7LDWalking directions to Dunsmore Stores
0.3 miGo LocalBurton Road, Swadlincote, DE11 7NDWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miSainsbury's Local406 Burton Road, Swadlincote, DE11 7NDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Derbyshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,488
Band B£1,736
Band C£1,984
Band D£2,232
Band E£2,728
Band F£3,224
Band G£3,720
Band H£4,464

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE11 8LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Samantha Niblett

South Derbyshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictSouth DerbyshireE07000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth DerbyshireE14001483
WardSwadlincoteE05008821
ParishSouth Derbyshire, unparished areaE43000051
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Swadlincote EastE02006920
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Derbyshire 013DE01033535
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about DE11 8LX

Is DE11 8LX (Swadlincote East) safe?

The area around DE11 8LX records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near DE11 8LX?

The median sale price around DE11 8LX in Swadlincote East is £205,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE11 8LX?

There are 9 schools close to DE11 8LX, including Eureka Primary School (Good), Granville Academy (Requires improvement) and Belmont Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE11 8LX?

DE11 8LX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,722 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE11 8LX (Swadlincote East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Derbyshire covering DE11 8LX is Samantha Niblett (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mick Mulgrew (Labour Party), Neil Anthony Tilley (Labour Party) and Vonnie Heath (Labour Party).

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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.