Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

COTTAGE CLOSE, DE11 0JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTAGE CLOSE, DE11 0JL.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE11 0JL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE11 0JL — age 48, 76% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.

home £143,100 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE11 0JL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cottage Close, 0.7km from Upper Midway in Swadlincote. Administratively it sits within Midway ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

For families considering a move, DE11 0JL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE11 0JL are sourced from Output Area E00100487 (shared with 6 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 0JL. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

2 sales · Mean £ 130,000

Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

Terraced

£ 127,750

2 sales · Mean £ 127,750

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

DE11 0JL has low crime rates — 27 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft13
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.6 km
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Newhall Infant School

Good263 pupils0.7 km
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William Allitt Academy

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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South Derbyshire Support Centre

Good9 pupils0.7 km
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Newhall Community Junior School

Requires Improvement289 pupils0.9 km
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The Pingle Academy

Good1400 pupils0.9 km
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St Edward's Catholic Academy

Good233 pupils1.0 km
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Springfield Junior School

Requires Improvement213 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Select & Save0.7 km
  • Lehal Stores0.3 km
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Springfield News0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Seaking Fish Bar1.0 km
  • China Town0.2 km
  • Pops Poppin0.3 km
  • Hillcrest Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Newhall Balti Kebab & Pizzas0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Royal Oak0.3 km
  • The Wheel Inn0.9 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.5 km
  • Chesterfield Arms0.6 km
  • Crown Inn0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bretby Cafe0.7 km
  • Nick's Gaff0.5 km
  • Keepers Cottage Lodge Limited0.7 km
  • Parkside Cafe0.5 km
  • St John's The Evangelist Church0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burton-On-Trent5.4 km
  • Willington7.6 km
  • Tutbury & Hatton11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Buxton Close0.1 km
  • Buxton Close0.2 km
  • Birch Avenue0.2 km
  • Birch Avenue0.2 km
  • George Inn0.2 km