Hawthorn Close is in Measham, Swadlincote and in North West Leicestershire district. DE12 7NF is located in the Measham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawthorn Close, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE12 7JZ, DE12 7NE, DE12 7NZ, DE12 7ND, DE12 7NB, DE12 7NG, DE12 7PH, DE12 7LU, DE12 7PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE12 7NF 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 | 49.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DE12 7NF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 24.9% | 30.5% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 51.4% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 63.3% | 52.1% | -11.2% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 30% | 34.3% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 9.7% | 11.7% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 23.7% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 31.7% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.3% | 93.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.3% | 95.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Close was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% lower than the Appleby average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hawthorn Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Appleby and the 144th lowest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hawthorn Close, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2021-02-25 | £334,779 |
| 4 Hawthorn Close, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-12-01 | £262,483 |
| 8 Hawthorn Close, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-08-16 | £407,059 |
| 1 Hawthorn Close, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2018-12-14 | £311,785 |
| 4 Hawthorn Close, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-05-29 | £312,651 |
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Primary School School Street , Oakthorpe DE12 7RE | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Bosworth Road , Measham DE12 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Donisthorpe Primary School Ashby Road , Donisthorpe DE12 7QF | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School Top Street , Appleby Magna DE12 7AH | 4out of 4 | 3,695 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 Baptist Church | Measham Baptist Church, Chapel Street | 347 yd | |
| Age Concern | Measham Business Centre, 56 High Street | 394 yd | |
| Measham Cantonese | 99 High Street, Measham | 408 yd | |
| Jacket Potatoes @ The Bird | The Bird In Hand, 38 High Street | 408 yd | |
| The Cafe On The Corner | 32 High Street, Measham | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckos Bar | Ex Servicemens Club, Queens Street | 297 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | White Hart Public House, 13 Bosworth Road | 526 yd | |
| Measham Bowling Club | Measham Bowling Club, High Street | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measham Pizza Hub | 50 - 52 High Street, Measham | 396 yd | |
| Michaels Plaice | 97 High Street, Measham | 408 yd | |
| Codfather Fish And Chips | 30B High Street, Measham | 430 yd | |
| Marlin Fish Bar | Fish Shop, 47A Measham Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, High Street | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Measham Community And Recreation Centre HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Bosworth Road Recreation Ground BOSWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Oakthorpe Recreation Ground MEASHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 935 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.