High Street is in Swadlincote and in South Derbyshire district. DE11 8JA 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 High Street, Swadlincote, DE11 8JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE11 8HS, DE11 8LE, DE11 8JJ, DE11 8JE, DE11 8LG, DE11 8HY, DE11 8HW, DE11 8HL, DE11 9FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE11 8JA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 48.1% | 47.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 29.5% | 41.6% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 29.4% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 20.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 11.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 38.7% | 40.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 32% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 16.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 26.5% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 20.6% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.3% | 98.3% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 92.8% | 91.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 91.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 1380.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1925.9% higher than the Church Gresley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
High Street has the highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Church Gresley and the highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 327.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 - 75 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-01-14 | £168,105 |
| 55 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-04-23 | £120,448 |
| 77 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2018-10-17 | £1,226 |
| 71 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-06-13 | £169,405 |
| 55 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,500 | 2005-09-15 | £253,963 |
DE11 8JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 392 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Springfield Road , DE11 0BU | 1out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Academy Newhall Road , DE11 0BD | 1out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School Pennine Way , Church Gresley DE11 9EY | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine Way Junior Academy Pennine Way , DE11 9EY | 2out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | 2out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Allitt School Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL | 2out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Bluestone Lane , Stapenhill DE15 9SD | 2out of 4 | 4,658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paulet High School Violet Way , Stapenhill DE15 9RT | - not rated | 4,861 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 | 2,293 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linnet Independent Learning Centre 107 Mount Pleasant Road , DE11 9JE | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Burton PRU Church Hill Street , Winshill DE15 0HR | 3out of 4 | 5,468 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Needlecraft Haberdashery | 64-66 High Street, Swadlincote | 23 yd | |
| KC Fish Bar | 70 High Street, Swadlincote | 42 yd | |
| KD Collective Limited | 45 High Street, Swadlincote | 147 yd | |
| Cafe Espresso | 34-36 High Street, Swadlincote | 162 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters Arms | 67 High Street, Swadlincote | 2 yd | |
| Peggs Bar and Street Food | 5 Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 212 yd | |
| Belmont Services Club Ltd | Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 226 yd | |
| Swadlincote Constitutional Club | Midland Road, Swadlincote | 267 yd | |
| Tall Chimney | Coppice Side, Swadlincote | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Garden | 73-75 High Street, Swadlincote | 2 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | 77 High Street, Swadlincote | 2 yd | |
| Get Stuffed | High Street, Swadlincote | 147 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 High Street, Swadlincote | 162 yd | |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd | 16 High Street, Swadlincote | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl GB Ltd | Belmont Street, Swadlincote | 226 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Coppice Side, Swadlincote | 276 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Coppice Side, Swadlincote | 276 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3 Hepworth Retail Park, Swadlincote | 313 yd | |
| Metro Nisa Swadlincote | Market Street, Swadlincote | 352 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zeus Gym HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| Swadlincote Snowsports Centre SWADLINCOTE SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE SWADLINCOTE SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE SIR HERBERT WRAGG WAY | ski slopes | 420 yd |
| Woodhouse Recreation Ground COPPICE SIDE | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Green Bank Leisure Centre CIVIC WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 502 yd |
| Eureka Park OLD RAILWAY MEWS | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Springfield Junior School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Maurice Lea Memorial Park MAURICE LEA MEMORIAL PARK MAURICE LEA MEMORIAL PARK YORK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 993 yd |
| Pingle School CORONATION STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,061 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.