St. Helens Lane is in Appleby Magna, Swadlincote and in North West Leicestershire district. DE12 7DF is located in the Appleby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2016-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about St. Helens Lane, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, DE12 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE12 7AH, DE12 7AL, DE12 7AT, DE12 7AS, DE12 7AU, DE12 7AX, DE12 7BD, DE12 7DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE12 7DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.3% | 50% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 7DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 20.3% | 30.7% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.9% | 57.9% | -13.0% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 58.2% | 56.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around DE12 7DF this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 6.2% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 16.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.4% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 42.4% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 98.4% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.7% | 97.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St. Helens Lane was 24.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the Appleby average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
St. Helens Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Appleby and the 58th lowest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 St. Helens Lane, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,567 | 2024-03-28 | £178,692 |
| 1 St. Helens Lane, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £383,500 | 2023-10-17 | £405,370 |
| 19 St. Helens Lane, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2023-10-09 | £383,701 |
| 7 St. Helens Lane, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2023-03-31 | £267,384 |
| 9 St. Helens Lane, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-06-10 | £406,220 |
DE12 7DF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
DE12 7DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 43 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snarestone Church of England Primary School Main Street , Snarestone DE12 7DB | 2out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Measham Church of England Primary School Bosworth Road , Measham DE12 7LG | 3out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Bosworth Road , Measham DE12 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austrey CofE Primary School St Nicholas Close , Austrey CV9 3EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,839 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cutting Garden | Unit 7, Jubilee Business Park | 331 yd | |
| The Crown Inn Appleby Magna | The Crown Inn, 23 Church Street | 409 yd | |
| Appleby Community Lunch | 21 Church Street, Appleby Magna | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse | Black Horse Inn, 2 Top Street | 83 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir John Moore C Of E School TOP STREET | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Appleby Magna Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BOWLEYS LANE | grass pitches | 575 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.