Stoney Lane is in Appleby Magna, Swadlincote and in North West Leicestershire district. DE12 7AF is located in the Appleby 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 Stoney Lane, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, DE12 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE12 7AG, DE12 7AE, DE12 7BF, DE12 7AD, DE12 7BG, DE12 7AB, DE12 7AQ, DE12 7BN, DE12 7DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE12 7AF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 DE12 7AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67% 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 | 16.2% | 14.4% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 67% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 42.7% | 44.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 35.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 16.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 27.5% | 13.7% | -13.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 16.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 39.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.1% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 98.7% 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% | 98.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 64.8% | 46.2% | 18.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoney Lane was 55.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% higher than the Appleby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stoney Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Appleby and the 151st highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Stoney Lane, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-10-08 | £339,376 |
| 19 Stoney Lane, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2016-02-05 | £339,661 |
| 19 Stoney Lane, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2012-11-01 | £389,069 |
| 13 Stoney Lane, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2007-09-25 | £297,212 |
| Well End Stoney Lane, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2004-06-04 | £321,833 |
DE12 7AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School Top Street , Appleby Magna DE12 7AH | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Measham Church of England Primary School Bosworth Road , Measham DE12 7LG | 3out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Bosworth Road , Measham DE12 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snarestone Church of England Primary School Main Street , Snarestone DE12 7DB | 2out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Primary School School Street , Oakthorpe DE12 7RE | 3out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby Community Lunch | 21 Church Street, Appleby Magna | 371 yd | |
| The Crown Inn Appleby Magna | The Crown Inn, 23 Church Street | 378 yd | |
| The Cutting Garden | Unit 7, Jubilee Business Park | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse | Black Horse Inn, 2 Top Street | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Appleby Magna Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BOWLEYS LANE | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Sir John Moore C Of E School TOP STREET | grass pitches | 1,065 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.