Linton Road is in Castle Gresley, Swadlincote and in South Derbyshire district. DE11 9HU is located in the Linton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linton Road, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE11 9JD, DE11 9HS, DE11 9HF, DE11 9HB, DE11 9JF, DE11 9HD, DE11 9HX, DE11 9HZ, DE11 9HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE11 9HU 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 | 51.8% | 50.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 32.4% | 34% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 46.3% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 41.8% | 46.3% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 37.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 22.5% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 20.4% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 21.5% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.3% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 97.9% | 96.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linton Road was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Linton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linton Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Linton and the 164th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Linton Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-05-30 | £128,016 |
| 9 Linton Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2025-05-23 | £333,374 |
| 5 Linton Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2025-03-28 | £198,983 |
| 8 Linton Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2022-07-20 | £182,876 |
| 18 Linton Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-07-08 | £185,689 |
DE11 9HU 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Primary School Main Street , Linton DE12 6QA | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Controlled Primary School Church Street , Church Gresley DE11 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School Pennine Way , Church Gresley DE11 9EY | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine Way Junior Academy Pennine Way , DE11 9EY | 2out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Village Primary School Occupation Road , Albert Village DE11 8HA | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Allitt School Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL | 2out of 4 | 3,821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | 2out of 4 | 4,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Bluestone Lane , Stapenhill DE15 9SD | 2out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paulet High School Violet Way , Stapenhill DE15 9RT | - not rated | 4,824 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 | 567 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Pegasus School Main Street , Cauldwell DE12 6RS | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Derbyshire Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | 3out of 4 | 3,507 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 | 383 yd | |
| Spice Touch | Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Inn | 109 Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley | 451 yd | |
| Drum and Monkey | Castle Road, Castle Gresley | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresley Takeaway N Desserts | 44 Linton Road, Castle Gresley | 137 yd | |
| Church Gresley Fish Bar | Unit 2 Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley | 727 yd | |
| New King Wah Chinese Takeaway | 11 Princess Street, Church Gresley | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury Swadlincote Glamorgan Way Local | Unit 1 Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground Mount Pleasant Road | grass pitches | 240 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.