Clay Close, Swadlincote, DE11 8FE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE11 8FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.2%	50.7%	2.5%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	51.8%	49.3%	-2.5%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DE11 8FE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25%	31.9%	6.9%	37.9%	-6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	56.5%	56.4%	-0.1%	44.2%	12.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	5.2%	0.8%	-4.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	12.5%	8.6%	-3.9%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	0%	2.3%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.8%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	69.7%	59.5%	-10.2%	48.4%	11.1%
Good health	23.2%	30.7%	7.5%	33.6%	-2.9%
Fair health	4.1%	6.8%	2.7%	12.7%	-5.9%
Bad health	2.6%	2.4%	-0.2%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around DE11 8FE this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.2%	8.9%	0.7%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.7%	12.4%	-8.3%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22%	18.2%	-3.8%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	7.4%	2.7%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	19.4%	5.6%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	29.7%	31.8%	2.1%	33.8%	-2.0%
Other	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	98.8%	98.2%	-0.6%	81.4%	16.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	98.8%	96.4%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.9%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	96.4%	-1.8%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.3%	76.7%	14.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.3%	37.2%	12.1%
Christian	46.3%	46.2%	0.1%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Clay Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clay Close was 18.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Church Gresley average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Clay Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Church Gresley and the 48th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DE11 8FE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Clay Close are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Derbyshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Clay Close, Swadlincote, DE11 8FE

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE11 8FE

Average Price
£276,658

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£276,658

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Clay Close

Average Price
£306,945

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£306,945

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Clay CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Clay Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2024-08-23	£274,102
3 Clay Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2019-10-25	£354,836
7 Clay Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2018-05-18	£259,047
2 Clay Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£161,500	2013-06-28	£290,806
8 Clay Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£167,950	2012-02-22	£306,933

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE11 8FE

Employment

DE11 8FE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	122
Part-Time Employee	45
Retired	25
Self-Employed	24
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	37
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Transport and storage	13
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	9
Information and communication	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belmont Primary School Belmont Street , Swadlincote DE11 8JZ	3out of 4	495 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eureka Primary School Dunsmore Way , Midway DE11 7LA	3out of 4	536 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Springfield Junior School Springfield Road , DE11 0BU	1out of 4	846 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's Catholic Academy Newhall Road , DE11 0BD	1out of 4	1,094 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Queen's Drive , DE11 0EG	- not rated	1,192 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR	2out of 4	666 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Pingle Academy Coronation Street , DE11 0QA	2out of 4	1,450 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William Allitt School Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL	2out of 4	2,702 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Bluestone Lane , Stapenhill DE15 9SD	2out of 4	5,200 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Paulet High School Violet Way , Stapenhill DE15 9RT	- not rated	5,349 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,724 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Linnet Independent Learning Centre 107 Mount Pleasant Road , DE11 9JE	- not rated	3,771 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds Restaurant	Belmont Street, Swadlincote	814 yd
Bluebell Tea Room	2 Belmont Street, Swadlincote	814 yd
Simply Needlecraft Haberdashery	64-66 High Street, Swadlincote	856 yd
KC Fish Bar	70 High Street, Swadlincote	872 yd
KD Collective Limited	45 High Street, Swadlincote	919 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Railway Inn	Midway Road, Midway	519 yd
The Midway Inn	364 Burton Road	556 yd
Belmont Services Club Ltd	Belmont Street, Swadlincote	814 yd
Foresters Arms	67 High Street, Swadlincote	834 yd
Peggs Bar and Street Food	5 Belmont Street, Swadlincote	951 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Hong Kong House	21 Salisbury Drive, Midway	519 yd
Domino's Pizza	Belmont Street, Swadlincote	814 yd
Fortune Garden	73-75 High Street, Swadlincote	834 yd
USA Fried Chicken	77 High Street, Swadlincote	834 yd
Get Stuffed	High Street, Swadlincote	919 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local	406 Burton Road, Midway	556 yd
Lidl GB Ltd	Belmont Street, Swadlincote	814 yd
Asda Service Station	Burton Road, Woodville	946 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Coppice Side, Swadlincote	998 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Coppice Side, Swadlincote	998 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Salisbury Recreation Ground 23A 23A SALISBURY DRIVE	grass pitches	439 yd
Granville Sports College BURTON ROAD	grass pitches	538 yd
Eureka Park OLD RAILWAY MEWS	grass pitches	739 yd
Burton Road Recreation Ground BURTON ROAD	grass pitches	885 yd
Springfield Junior School SPRINGFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	931 yd
Swadlincote Snowsports Centre SWADLINCOTE SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE SWADLINCOTE SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE SIR HERBERT WRAGG WAY	ski slopes	937 yd
Zeus Gym HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	943 yd
Shredz Fitness Centre SWADLINCOTE ROAD	health and fitness suite	977 yd
Woodhouse Recreation Ground COPPICE SIDE	grass pitches	1,089 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	69.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DE11 8FE