Plymouth Walk is in Church Gresley, Swadlincote and in South Derbyshire district. DE11 9GU is located in the Linton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2014-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plymouth Walk, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE11 9GL, DE11 9EP, DE11 9GP, DE11 9GS, DE11 9GQ, DE11 9GT, DE11 9ER, DE11 9JA, DE11 9GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE11 9GU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 9GU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 25.7% | 33.7% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 52.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 43.5% | 52.8% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 31.7% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 26.8% | 16.7% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 32.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.6% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 98% | 93.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 93.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plymouth Walk was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Linton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plymouth Walk has the 6th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Linton and the 79th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Plymouth Walk, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-01-21 | £338,994 |
| 5 Plymouth Walk, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2024-12-13 | £340,229 |
| 4 Plymouth Walk, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-01-18 | £353,853 |
| 3 Plymouth Walk, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, a newly built property | £229,995 | 2014-07-25 | £395,405 |
| 5 Plymouth Walk, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, a newly built property | £236,995 | 2014-06-27 | £406,172 |
DE11 9GU 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 | 206 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School Pennine Way , Church Gresley DE11 9EY | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine Way Junior Academy Pennine Way , DE11 9EY | 2out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Primary School Main Street , Linton DE12 6QA | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Controlled Primary School Church Street , Church Gresley DE11 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School Fairfield Crescent , Newhall DE11 0SW | 2out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 2,695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Allitt School Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL | 2out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Bluestone Lane , Stapenhill DE15 9SD | 2out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paulet High School Violet Way , Stapenhill DE15 9RT | - not rated | 4,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | 2out of 4 | 4,181 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,154 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Pegasus School Main Street , Cauldwell DE12 6RS | - not rated | 2,845 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Derbyshire Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cute Wee Coffee Shop | Burton Road, Castle Gresley | 289 yd | |
| Spice Touch | Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drum and Monkey | Castle Road, Castle Gresley | 734 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Inn | 109 Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Gresley Fish Bar | Unit 2 Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley | 462 yd | |
| Gresley Takeaway N Desserts | 44 Linton Road, Castle Gresley | 728 yd | |
| New King Wah Chinese Takeaway | 11 Princess Street, Church Gresley | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury Swadlincote Glamorgan Way Local | Unit 1 Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground Mount Pleasant Road | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Cotton Park Recreation Ground COTON PARK | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.