The Ropewalk is in Walton On Trent, Swadlincote and in South Derbyshire district. DE12 8NR is located in the Seales electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2008-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ropewalk, Walton On Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE12 8NN, DE12 8ND, DE12 8NG, DE12 8NE, DE12 8NF, DE12 8NW, DE12 8LY, DE12 8NQ, DE12 8NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE12 8NR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.1% | 49.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8NR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 29.3% | 24.7% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 59.2% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 48.6% | 51.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.2% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 7.9% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 14.6% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 37.8% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 95.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 93.4% | 96.4% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 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 | 93.4% | 96.7% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ropewalk was 64.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the Linton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
The Ropewalk has the 12th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Linton and the 134th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Ropewalk, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2017-06-15 | £227,580 |
| 4 The Ropewalk, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2013-12-18 | £201,031 |
| 2 The Ropewalk, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2010-11-15 | £239,797 |
DE12 8NR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DE12 8NR 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School Coton Road , Walton-on-Trent DE12 8NL | 4out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Russell Infants School Station Road , Barton-Under-Needwood DE13 8DS | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Russell Junior School Gilmour Lane , Barton-Under-Needwood DE13 8EU | 4out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosliston CofE Primary School Main Street , Rosliston DE12 8JW | 2out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rykneld Primary School Main Street , Branston DE14 3EX | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Taylor High School Dunstall Road , Barton-under-Needwood DE13 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paget High School Burton Road , Branston DE14 3DR | 2out of 4 | 3,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Taylor Free School Branston Road , Tatenhill DE13 9SA | - not rated | 3,883 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus School Main Street , Cauldwell DE12 6RS | - not rated | 4,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 15 Main Street, Walton On Trent | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Rice | 20 Bells End Road, Walton On Trent | 90 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walton Cricket Club CRICKET PAVILLION CRICKET PAVILLION STATION LANE | grass pitches | 470 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.