Hunts Lane is in Netherseal, Swadlincote and in South Derbyshire district. DE12 8BJ is located in the Seales electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hunts Lane, Netherseal, Swadlincote, DE12 8BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE12 8BY, DE12 8BD, DE12 8BS, DE12 8BN, DE12 8BP, DE12 8DB, DE12 8BW, DE12 8DR, DE12 8DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE12 8BJ 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 | 47.5% | 46.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53.3% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.5% | 32.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 46.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 38.7% | 47.3% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 28.1% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 8BJ this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 30.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 21.4% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 95% | 96.4% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.2% | 97.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 36% | 13.5% | 22.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunts Lane was 75.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% higher than the Linton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hunts Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Linton and the 102nd highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hunts Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-09-30 | £432,689 |
| Plumtree Cottage Hunts Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2017-11-27 | £515,568 |
| Cherry Blossom Cottage Hunts Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-02-09 | £391,081 |
| 11 Hunts Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-08-28 | £350,491 |
| Plumtree Cottage Hunts Lane, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2014-09-30 | £583,419 |
DE12 8BJ 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.
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School Main Street , DE12 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overseal Primary School Woodville Road , Overseal DE12 6LU | 3out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Primary School Main Street , Linton DE12 6QA | 3out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (C) Primary School Main Street , Clifton Campville B79 0AP | 4out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Donisthorpe Primary School Ashby Road , Donisthorpe DE12 7QF | 3out of 4 | 4,444 yd | Community 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 | 4,393 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Pegasus School Main Street , Cauldwell DE12 6RS | - not rated | 5,260 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherseal St Peters Sports & Social Club | Main Street, Netherseal | 463 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Richardson Memorial Field MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Netherseal St Peters Sports Club PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Netherseale Lawn Tennis Club NETHERSEAL LAWN TENNIS CLUB NETHERSEAL LAWN TENNIS CLUB MAIN STREET | tennis courts | 532 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 | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| 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 | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.