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.
COTTAGE CLOSE, DE11 0JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTAGE CLOSE, DE11 0JL.
261
48
£ 38,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School
Newhall Infant School
William Allitt Academy
South Derbyshire Support Centre
Newhall Community Junior School
The Pingle Academy
St Edward's Catholic Academy
Springfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: DE110JL · Data under Open Government Licence