Sycamore Close, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6PS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE12 6PS 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	54%	47.5%	-6.5%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	46%	52.5%	6.5%	49.0%	3.5%

Partnership Status

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	26.7%	31.3%	4.6%	37.9%	-6.6%
Married: Opposite sex	54.9%	47.9%	-7.0%	44.2%	3.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2%	2.9%	0.9%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	7.8%	6.3%	-1.5%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	8.6%	10%	1.4%	6.1%	3.9%

Health

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	35.8%	37.9%	2.1%	48.4%	-10.5%
Good health	34.2%	36.8%	2.6%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	19.5%	17.5%	-2.0%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	8.3%	6.4%	-1.9%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	2.2%	1.4%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 DE12 6PS this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.6%	28.8%	-8.8%	18.2%	10.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.4%	13.8%	-6.6%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	14.2%	1.7%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	8.3%	5.6%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.1%	14.6%	7.5%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	16.1%	17.1%	1.0%	33.8%	-16.7%
Other	3.5%	3.3%	-0.2%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	99.6%	-0.1%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.2% 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	99.7%	98.2%	-1.5%	83.2%	15.0%
European Union	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	6.1%	-6.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.7%	98.2%	-1.5%	83.2%	15.0%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76%	76.7%	-0.7%
No passport held	24%	13.5%	10.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.1%	37.2%	2.9%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Sycamore Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Close was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Linton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sycamore Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Linton and the 171st lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DE12 6PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sycamore Close are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Derbyshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sycamore Close, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE12 6PS

Average Price
£230,573

Semi-Detached
£226,208

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£256,758

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sycamore Close

Average Price
£232,465

Semi-Detached
£226,838

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£258,348

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sycamore CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Sycamore Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2021-09-24	£198,151
2 Sycamore Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£194,000	2021-08-24	£233,510
20 Sycamore Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2020-03-20	£233,778
11 Sycamore Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£179,000	2019-10-18	£230,487
26 Sycamore Close, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2019-06-20	£248,557

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE12 6PS

Employment

DE12 6PS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DE12 6PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	77
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Linton Primary School Main Street , Linton DE12 6QA	3out of 4	437 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Overseal Primary School Woodville Road , Overseal DE12 6LU	3out of 4	2,773 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Controlled Primary School Church Street , Church Gresley DE11 9NP	3out of 4	3,084 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School Pennine Way , Church Gresley DE11 9EY	3out of 4	3,292 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pennine Way Junior Academy Pennine Way , DE11 9EY	2out of 4	3,292 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Pingle Academy Coronation Street , DE11 0QA	2out of 4	4,443 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William Allitt School Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL	2out of 4	5,070 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Bluestone Lane , Stapenhill DE15 9SD	2out of 4	5,207 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,446 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Pegasus School Main Street , Cauldwell DE12 6RS	- not rated	2,315 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Derbyshire Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW	3out of 4	4,744 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Red Lion	28 Main Street, Linton		190 yd
Lakeside Cottage	Colliery Lane, Linton		450 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Linton Primary School MAIN STREET	grass pitches	327 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.