Measham Road is in Appleby Magna, Swadlincote and in North West Leicestershire district. DE12 7BN 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 Measham Road, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, DE12 7BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE12 7AG, DE12 7BF, DE12 7DH, DE12 7DJ, DE12 7DL, DE12 7AF, DE12 7AE, DE12 7BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE12 7BN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.1% | 49.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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% | 28.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 49.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 14% | 8.6% | -5.4% | 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 | 29% | 44.8% | 15.8% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 33% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 21% | 16.4% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 52.3% | 25.4% | -26.9% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 15% | 10.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 30.4% | 17.6% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.4% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 100% | 96.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 99.5% | 97.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Measham Road was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% lower than the Appleby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Measham Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Appleby and the 87th lowest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Measham Road, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-04-14 | £240,000 |
| 29 Measham Road, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,500 | 2023-10-27 | £282,124 |
| 21 Measham Road, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-06-30 | £538,382 |
| The Grange Measham Road, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-06-30 | £646,058 |
| 19 Measham Road, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-11-04 | £264,896 |
DE12 7BN 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School Top Street , Appleby Magna DE12 7AH | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Measham Church of England Primary School Bosworth Road , Measham DE12 7LG | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Bosworth Road , Measham DE12 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Primary School School Street , Oakthorpe DE12 7RE | 3out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snarestone Church of England Primary School Main Street , Snarestone DE12 7DB | 2out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 565 yd | |
| The Crown Inn Appleby Magna | The Crown Inn, 23 Church Street | 574 yd | |
| The Cutting Garden | Unit 7, Jubilee Business Park | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse | Black Horse Inn, 2 Top Street | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Appleby Magna Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BOWLEYS LANE | grass pitches | 805 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.