DE11 7LB is a safe, established residential area on Lincoln Way, 0.7km from Midway, Lower in Swadlincote. Administratively it sits within Midway ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in DE11 7LB has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 40.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE11 7LB are sourced from Output Area E00100412 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINCOLN WAY, DE11 7LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINCOLN WAY, DE11 7LB.
373
34
£ 38,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE11 7LB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE11 7LB — age 34, 54% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £170k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE11 7LB. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 147,975
16 sales · Mean £ 158,715
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE11 7LB has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Granville Academy
Eureka Primary School
Belmont Primary School
Springfield Junior School
Woodville CofE Junior School
Woodville Infant School
St Edward's Catholic Academy
Hartshorne CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Railway Inn0.9 km
- The Midway Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- R Massey & Son Ltd1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Service Station0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- New Hong Kong House0.2 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Granville Stores1.0 km
- Dean & Smedley0.9 km
- Dunsmore Stores0.2 km
- Midway Service Station / Go Local0.5 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent7.6 km
- Willington8.6 km
- Tutbury & Hatton13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lincoln Way Top0.1 km
- Lincoln Way End0.1 km
- Lincoln Way0.1 km
- Lincoln Way0.1 km
- Salisbury Gardens0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE117LB · Data under Open Government Licence