Brightman Houses is in Swadlincote and in South Derbyshire district. DE11 0AP 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 Brightman Houses, Swadlincote, DE11 0AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE11 0AN, DE11 0AY, DE11 0AZ, DE11 0AW, DE11 0AX, DE11 8GG, DE11 0PN, DE11 0PR, DE11 8LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE11 0AP 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 0AP, 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 Brightman Houses was 269.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 295.2% higher than the Church Gresley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brightman Houses has the 4th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Church Gresley and the 7th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Brightman Houses, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2008-06-12 | £99,584 |
DE11 0AP 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Academy Newhall Road , DE11 0BD | 1out of 4 | 227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Springfield Road , DE11 0BU | 1out of 4 | 241 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Queen's Drive , DE11 0EG | - not rated | 525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Primary School Belmont Street , Swadlincote DE11 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eureka Primary School Dunsmore Way , Midway DE11 7LA | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pingle Academy Coronation Street , DE11 0QA | 2out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | 2out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Allitt School Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL | 2out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Bluestone Lane , Stapenhill DE15 9SD | 2out of 4 | 4,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paulet High School Violet Way , Stapenhill DE15 9RT | - not rated | 4,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Derbyshire Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linnet Independent Learning Centre 107 Mount Pleasant Road , DE11 9JE | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Burton PRU Church Hill Street , Winshill DE15 0HR | 3out of 4 | 4,874 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 389 yd | |
| Bluebell Tea Room | 2 Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 389 yd | |
| Greenbank Leisure Centre | Civic Way, Swadlincote | 401 yd | |
| Montanaro's | 5 Midland Road, Swadlincote | 428 yd | |
| New Swad Bangladeshi Cuisine | 4 The Delph Centre, Market Street | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Sports Bar | 25 North Street, Swadlincote | 131 yd | |
| Belmont Services Club Ltd | Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 389 yd | |
| Swadlincote Constitutional Club | Midland Road, Swadlincote | 428 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Midway Road, Midway | 442 yd | |
| Peggs Bar and Street Food | 5 Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaking Fish Bar | 8 Darklands Road, Swadlincote | 341 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 389 yd | |
| Just Chicken | 18 Midland Road, Swadlincote | 409 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 4 Midland Road, Swadlincote | 428 yd | |
| Dia La Pizzeria | 1 The Delph Centre, Market Street | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl GB Ltd | Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 389 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Civic Way, Swadlincote | 401 yd | |
| Metro Nisa Swadlincote | Market Street, Swadlincote | 462 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Coppice Side, Swadlincote | 876 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Coppice Side, Swadlincote | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka Park OLD RAILWAY MEWS | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Springfield Junior School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 285 yd |
| Zeus Gym HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Green Bank Leisure Centre CIVIC WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Pingle School CORONATION STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Swadlincote Snowsports Centre SWADLINCOTE SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE SWADLINCOTE SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE SIR HERBERT WRAGG WAY | ski slopes | 1,032 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.