Oddfellows Row is in Measham, Swadlincote and in North West Leicestershire district. DE12 7HX is located in the Measham South 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 Oddfellows Row, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE12 7HR, DE12 7HW, DE12 7HU, DE12 7LW, DE12 7JD, DE12 7JH, DE12 7LP, DE12 7LX, DE12 7JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE12 7HX is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 43.8% | 46.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 56.2% | 53.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE12 7HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.6% | 48.6% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 28.2% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 42.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.8% | 21.8% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 19% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 27.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 10.4% | 0.5% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 84% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 11.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 84.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 0.8% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oddfellows Row was 225.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 384.5% higher than the Appleby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oddfellows Row has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Appleby and the 21st highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oddfellows Row, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-09-20 | £137,273 |
| 6 Oddfellows Row, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2022-11-11 | £193,956 |
| 1 Oddfellows Row, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-08-27 | £225,589 |
| 5 Oddfellows Row, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-12-21 | £193,269 |
| 3 Oddfellows Row, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-10-27 | £121,377 |
DE12 7HX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measham Church of England Primary School Bosworth Road , Measham DE12 7LG | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Bosworth Road , Measham DE12 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Primary School School Street , Oakthorpe DE12 7RE | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Donisthorpe Primary School Ashby Road , Donisthorpe DE12 7QF | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snarestone Church of England Primary School Main Street , Snarestone DE12 7DB | 2out of 4 | 3,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measham Leisure Centre | Measham Leisure Centre, High Street | 42 yd | |
| Cafe 55 | 53 High Street, Measham | 42 yd | |
| Hong Kong Restaurant | The Link, 22 High Street | 44 yd | |
| Measham Baptist Church | Measham Baptist Church, Chapel Street | 165 yd | |
| The Cafe On The Corner | 32 High Street, Measham | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measham Bowling Club | Measham Bowling Club, High Street | 42 yd | |
| Buckos Bar | Ex Servicemens Club, Queens Street | 295 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | White Hart Public House, 13 Bosworth Road | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codfather Fish And Chips | 30B High Street, Measham | 152 yd | |
| Measham Pizza Hub | 50 - 52 High Street, Measham | 277 yd | |
| Michaels Plaice | 97 High Street, Measham | 323 yd | |
| Dragon-i Chinese Takeaway | 4 Fenton Crescent, Measham | 639 yd | |
| Flames Grill \& Pizza House | 12 Fenton Crescent, Measham | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, High Street | 42 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Measham Community And Recreation Centre HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 122 yd |
| Bosworth Road Recreation Ground BOSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 388 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.