Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

SAMARA CLOSE, DE11 0FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMARA CLOSE, DE11 0FJ.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE11 0FJ combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£209k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE11 0FJ is a sought-after residential area on Samara Close, 0.3km from Midway, Upper in Swadlincote. Administratively it sits within Midway ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE11, DE11 0FJ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, up 7.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE11 0FJ are sourced from Output Area E00100478 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE11 0FJ. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 221,500

2 sales · Mean £ 221,500

Semi-Detached

£ 197,500

2 sales · Mean £ 197,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE11 0FJ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences82
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft13
Public order12
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.5 km
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Springfield Junior School

Requires Improvement213 pupils0.8 km
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St Edward's Catholic Academy

Good233 pupils0.8 km
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The Pingle Academy

Good1400 pupils1.0 km
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Newhall Infant School

Good263 pupils1.0 km
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William Allitt Academy

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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South Derbyshire Support Centre

Good9 pupils1.1 km
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Newhall Community Junior School

Requires Improvement289 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Dean & Smedley0.5 km
  • Elmsleigh Stores0.2 km
  • Kang Stores0.8 km
  • Newhall Post Office0.6 km
  • Select & Save0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Anchor Inn0.6 km
  • Springfield Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Chesterfield Arms0.6 km
  • Freehold Tavern1.0 km
  • Newhall Labour Club0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Seaking Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pops Poppin0.5 km
  • Hillcrest Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Newhall Balti Kebab & Pizzas0.6 km
  • The Big Fish Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Keepers Cottage Lodge Limited0.7 km
  • Parkside Cafe0.9 km
  • St John's The Evangelist Church0.6 km
  • Sweet Retreat0.6 km
  • Bretby Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burton-On-Trent5.8 km
  • Willington7.5 km
  • Tutbury & Hatton11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chestnut Avenue0.1 km
  • Chestnut Avenue0.1 km
  • Elmsleigh Drive0.1 km
  • Lime Tree Avenue0.2 km
  • Poplar Avenue0.2 km