Midland Road is in Swadlincote and in South Derbyshire district. DE11 0AJ is located in the Swadlincote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Midland Road, Swadlincote, DE11 0AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE11 0AG, DE11 0AA, DE11 0BW, DE11 8JE, DE11 8HY, DE11 9DE, DE11 9DG, DE11 8JU, DE11 8JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE11 0AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE11 0AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 42.4% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 31.3% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 16.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 17.7% | 5.3% | -12.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.9% | 41.3% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 25.3% | 19.3% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.8% | 21.5% | -24.3% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 20.1% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 24.1% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 88.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 88.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Midland Road was 298.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 310.2% higher than the Church Gresley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Midland Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Church Gresley and the 5th highest crime rate of 358 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrongs Estate Agents Midland Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2015-07-14 | £287,084 |
| Armstrongs Estate Agents Midland Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2007-05-11 | £366,852 |
DE11 0AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Primary School Belmont Street , Swadlincote DE11 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Springfield Road , DE11 0BU | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Springfield Road , DE11 0BU | - not rated | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary Newhall Road , DE11 0BD | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Academy Newhall Road , DE11 0BD | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pingle Academy Coronation Street , DE11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pingle School Coronation Street , DE11 0QA | - not rated | 776 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Sports College Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia Academy Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhall Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esteem South Academy Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Derbyshire Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linnet Independent Learning Centre 107 Mount Pleasant Road , DE11 9JE | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Overseal Manor School Hall Croft Avenue , Overseal DE12 6JF | - not rated | 4,816 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montanaro's | 5 Midland Road, Swadlincote | 32 yd | |
| Greenbank Leisure Centre | Civic Way, Swadlincote | 86 yd | |
| New Swad Bangladeshi Cuisine | 4 The Delph Centre, Market Street | 124 yd | |
| Oasis Drop In | Market Street, Swadlincote | 124 yd | |
| Bus Park Cafe | Market Street, Swadlincote | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swadlincote Constitutional Club | Midland Road, Swadlincote | 32 yd | |
| Peggs Bar and Street Food | 5 Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 73 yd | |
| Sir Nigel Gresley | Market Street, Swadlincote | 124 yd | |
| Belmont Services Club Ltd | Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 158 yd | |
| Potters | 42-44 Grove Street, Swadlincote | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Chicken | 18 Midland Road, Swadlincote | 15 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 4 Midland Road, Swadlincote | 32 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 7 High Street, Swadlincote | 82 yd | |
| The Ducky Deli | 5 West Street, Swadlincote | 110 yd | |
| Dia La Pizzeria | 1 The Delph Centre, Market Street | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Civic Way, Swadlincote | 86 yd | |
| Metro Nisa Swadlincote | Market Street, Swadlincote | 124 yd | |
| Lidl GB Ltd | Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 158 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Coppice Side, Swadlincote | 501 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Coppice Side, Swadlincote | 501 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zeus Gym HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| Green Bank Leisure Centre CIVIC WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 306 yd |
| Eureka Park OLD RAILWAY MEWS | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Springfield Junior School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 666 yd |
| Swadlincote Snowsports Centre SWADLINCOTE SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE SWADLINCOTE SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE SIR HERBERT WRAGG WAY | ski slopes | 688 yd |
| Woodhouse Recreation Ground COPPICE SIDE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Pingle School CORONATION STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Evisa Fitness UNIT 5 UNIT 5 HEARTHCOTE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,039 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.