Measham Road is in Moira, Swadlincote and in North West Leicestershire district. DE12 6AF is located in the Ashby Woulds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Measham Road, Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE12 6AW, DE12 6AS, DE12 6AH, DE12 6AA, DE12 6AD, DE12 6AE, DE12 6DJ, DE12 6LP, DE12 6AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE12 6AF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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% | 48.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 26% | 37.8% | 11.8% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 43.1% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 48.8% | 47.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 38.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 17.7% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.1% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 21.2% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 26.6% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.1% | 95.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Measham Road was 90.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.6% higher than the Ashby Woulds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Measham Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ashby Woulds and the 82nd highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Measham Road, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-05-02 | £499,658 |
| 24 Measham Road, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-05-16 | £194,953 |
| 24 Measham Road, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-03-04 | £74,914 |
| 18 Measham Road, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2020-03-20 | £183,422 |
| 2 Measham Road, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2020-02-28 | £181,486 |
DE12 6AF 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 | 179 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overseal Primary School Woodville Road , Overseal DE12 6LU | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Donisthorpe Primary School Ashby Road , Donisthorpe DE12 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moira Primary School Blackfordby Lane , Moira DE12 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Primary School School Street , Oakthorpe DE12 7RE | 3out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Village Primary School Occupation Road , Albert Village DE11 8HA | 3out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | 2out of 4 | 4,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivanhoe College North Street , LE65 1HX | 3out of 4 | 5,231 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 | 3,671 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lewis Charlton Learning Centre North Street , LE65 1HU | - not rated | 5,092 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Cafe | Unit 1 Moira Workshops, Furnace Lane | 297 yd | |
| Moira Furnace Tea Rooms | Moira Furnace, Furnace Lane | 366 yd | |
| Conkers Heart Of The National Forest | Millenium Avenue, Moira | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn | Railway Inn, 31 Ashby Road | 231 yd | |
| Rawdon Arms | 1 Shortheath Road, Moira | 286 yd | |
| Moira Miners Welfare Club | Miners Welfare Club, Bath Lane | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moira United Football Club FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND ASHBY ROAD | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Measham Road Recreation Ground MEASHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Moira Miners Welfare Bath Lane | grass pitches | 662 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 4.8% |
| Median download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.