Cottons Way is in Oakthorpe, Swadlincote and in North West Leicestershire district. DE12 7DW is located in the Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2017-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cottons Way, Oakthorpe, Swadlincote, DE12 7DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE12 7QT, DE12 7QZ, DE12 7QU, DE12 7RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE12 7DW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 30% | 32.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 44.3% | 38.9% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 39.1% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 15.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.5% | 21.6% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 15.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 25.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.6% | 96.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottons Way was 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% higher than the Ashby Woulds average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cottons Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ashby Woulds and the 127th highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cottons Way, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2024-07-19 | £777,309 |
| 1 Cottons Way, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-09-09 | £326,923 |
| 4 Cottons Way, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2019-02-27 | £670,345 |
| 3 Cottons Way, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2018-12-20 | £663,716 |
| 8 Cottons Way, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2017-10-23 | £706,389 |
DE12 7DW 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakthorpe Primary School School Street , Oakthorpe DE12 7RE | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Donisthorpe Primary School Ashby Road , Donisthorpe DE12 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Measham Church of England Primary School Bosworth Road , Measham DE12 7LG | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Bosworth Road , Measham DE12 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School Main Street , DE12 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppin Catering | 6 Huntingdon Way, Measham | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin Fish Bar | Fish Shop, 47A Measham Road | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakthorpe Recreation Ground MEASHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 871 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.42 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.42 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.