Brunel Way is in Church Gresley, Swadlincote and in South Derbyshire district. DE11 9LE is located in the Church Gresley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2003-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brunel Way, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE11 9NH, DE11 9GG, DE11 9JN, DE11 9RX, DE11 9GX, DE11 9BU, DE11 9GD, DE11 9JS, DE11 9DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE11 9LE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 47.8% | 47.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 39% | 34.7% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 42.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 60.1% | 54.5% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 39% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around DE11 9LE this area, 4.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 7.4% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 5.3% | -13.3% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 9.5% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 24.2% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 46.3% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96% | 83.6% | -12.4% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 97.1% | 92.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 92.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunel Way was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Church Gresley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Brunel Way has the 17th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Church Gresley and the 118th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 142.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Brunel Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-05-16 | £417,943 |
| 19 Brunel Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2024-05-01 | £312,921 |
| 15 Brunel Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-08-10 | £351,448 |
| 65 Brunel Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £359,950 | 2022-08-19 | £386,928 |
| 19 Brunel Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2022-05-26 | £316,328 |
DE11 9LE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine Way Junior Academy Pennine Way , DE11 9EY | 2out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Controlled Primary School Church Street , Church Gresley DE11 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Primary School Main Street , Linton DE12 6QA | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School Fairfield Crescent , Newhall DE11 0SW | 2out of 4 | 2,225 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 | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Allitt School Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL | 2out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | 2out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Bluestone Lane , Stapenhill DE15 9SD | 2out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paulet High School Violet Way , Stapenhill DE15 9RT | - not rated | 4,342 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 | 1,009 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Derbyshire Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus School Main Street , Cauldwell DE12 6RS | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Touch | Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley | 83 yd | |
| Cute Wee Coffee Shop | Burton Road, Castle Gresley | 348 yd | |
| The Cafe | Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley | 755 yd | |
| The Priory | Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley | 755 yd | |
| Gresley Indoor Bowling Centre | George Street, Church Gresley | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drum and Monkey | Castle Road, Castle Gresley | 407 yd | |
| Gresley Old Hall Community Welfare Centre | Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley | 755 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Inn | 109 Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley | 936 yd | |
| The Miners Arms | George Street, Church Gresley | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Gresley Fish Bar | Unit 2 Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley | 83 yd | |
| New King Wah Chinese Takeaway | 11 Princess Street, Church Gresley | 644 yd | |
| Gresley Takeaway N Desserts | 44 Linton Road, Castle Gresley | 798 yd | |
| New Rainbow House | 86 George Street, Church Gresley | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury Swadlincote Glamorgan Way Local | Unit 1 Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley | 229 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground Mount Pleasant Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Gresley Old Hall GRESLEY OLD HALL GRESLEY OLD HALL GRESLEY WOOD ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 760 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.