Cowslip Close is in Donisthorpe, Swadlincote and in North West Leicestershire district. DE12 7RT is located in the Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowslip Close, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, DE12 7RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE12 7RS, DE12 7RR, DE12 7RU, DE12 7RW, DE12 7PG, DE12 7QL, DE12 7PY, DE12 7RN, DE12 7RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE12 7RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 7RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 19.9% | 29.6% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 59.4% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.1%) 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 | 62.7% | 62.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 28.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around DE12 7RT this area, 7.9% 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 | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 18.9% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 39.9% | -3.3% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.2% | 98.5% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 98.1% | 96.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowslip Close was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Ashby Woulds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowslip Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ashby Woulds and the 86th lowest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cowslip Close, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-12-09 | £319,932 |
| 2 Cowslip Close, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-09-23 | £448,583 |
| 8 Cowslip Close, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-08-24 | £386,767 |
| 4 Cowslip Close, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2021-02-24 | £375,498 |
| 9 Cowslip Close, Swadlincote, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2019-04-26 | £298,682 |
DE12 7RT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DE12 7RT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donisthorpe Primary School Ashby Road , Donisthorpe DE12 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakthorpe Primary School School Street , Oakthorpe DE12 7RE | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overseal Primary School Woodville Road , Overseal DE12 6LU | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moira Primary School Blackfordby Lane , Moira DE12 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School Main Street , DE12 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Linnet Independent Learning Centre 107 Mount Pleasant Road , DE11 9JE | - not rated | 4,478 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Madness | Donisthorpe Miners Welfare, Church Street | 406 yd | |
| Moira Furnace Tea Rooms | Moira Furnace, Furnace Lane | 960 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | Unit 1 Moira Workshops, Furnace Lane | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Village Junior Football Club DONISTHORPE WOODLANDS CENTRE DONISTHORPE WOODLANDS CENTRE CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Donisthorpe Memorial Grounds ASHLAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Measham Road Recreation Ground MEASHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 942 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 | 18.2% |
| 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 | 81.8% |
| Median download speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.