Blacksmiths Lane is in Woodville, Swadlincote and in Erewash district. DE11 7EF is located in the Woodville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blacksmiths Lane, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE11 7EE, DE11 7QF, DE11 7QX, DE11 7EH, DE11 7QG, DE11 7QE, DE11 7ED, DE11 7QU, DE11 7EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE11 7EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 50.6% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 54.9% | 49.4% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 40.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 33.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 20.8% | 7.9% | 9.1% | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 45.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 35.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 26.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 19.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 98% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.2% | 93.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 93.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blacksmiths Lane was 180.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 223.4% higher than the Midway average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Blacksmiths Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Midway and the 16th highest crime rate of 358 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville Day Nursery Blacksmiths Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £429,575 | 2022-05-30 | £434,523 |
| Woodville Day Nursery Blacksmiths Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £671,729 | 2019-12-30 | £779,916 |
| Woodville Day Nursery Blacksmiths Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2019-12-30 | £1,393,269 |
| 10 Blacksmiths Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2010-11-19 | £298,452 |
| 10 Blacksmiths Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1999-10-29 | £211,760 |
DE11 7EF 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Trees Infant Academy High Street , Woodville DE11 7EA | 1out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Trees CofE Junior Academy High Street , Woodville DE11 7EA | 1out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodville CofE Junior School High Street , Woodville DE11 7EA | - not rated | 269 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodville Infant School High Street , Woodville DE11 7EA | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eureka Primary School Dunsmore Way , Midway DE11 7LA | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | - not rated | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Sports College Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pingle Academy Coronation Street , DE11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pingle School Coronation Street , DE11 0QA | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia Academy Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL | - not rated | 4,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Linnet Independent Learning Centre 107 Mount Pleasant Road , DE11 9JE | - not rated | 3,900 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newhall Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | - not rated | 4,080 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esteem South Academy Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | 3out of 4 | 4,081 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Derbyshire Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overseal Manor School Hall Croft Avenue , Overseal DE12 6JF | - not rated | 4,638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jennings Rooms | 33 High Street, Woodville | 129 yd | |
| Michael Lee Royalty Restaurant | 105-107 High Street, Woodville | 185 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 36 High Street, Woodville | 185 yd | |
| R Massey & Son Ltd | 129 Swadlincote Road, Woodville | 537 yd | |
| Make Lunch Club | Hartshill Road, Hartshorne | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn (Wet Sales Only) | 2 High Street, Woodville | 129 yd | |
| Woodville Box Club (Wets Sales) | 3 High Street, Woodville | 129 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 117 High Street, Woodville | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Hut | 59 High Street, Woodville | 114 yd | |
| Curry Pot | 10 High Street, Woodville | 129 yd | |
| Woodville Grill & Desserts | 11 High Street, Woodville | 129 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 42 High Street, Woodville | 136 yd | |
| Papas Pizza | 57 High Street, Woodville | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 42 High Street, Woodville | 185 yd | |
| Asda Service Station | Burton Road, Woodville | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodville Recreation Ground BISHOPS GATE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Burton Road Recreation Ground BURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Shredz Fitness Centre SWADLINCOTE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Goseley Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND MOUNT ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Granville Sports College BURTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 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% |
| Median download speed | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.