DE11 7NQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Watchorn Close, 0.5km from Lower Midway in Swadlincote. Administratively it sits within Midway ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, DE11 7NQ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE11 7NQ are sourced from Output Area E00100480 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATCHORN CLOSE, DE11 7NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATCHORN CLOSE, DE11 7NQ.
414
51
£ 38,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DE11 7NQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE11 7NQ. The average age is 50.9. 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
Detached
£ 297,475
2 sales · Mean £ 297,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE11 7NQ has low crime rates — 21 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
Eureka Primary School
Belmont Primary School
Granville Academy
Springfield Junior School
St Edward's Catholic Academy
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School
The Pingle Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- B&M Stores0.8 km
- Dean & Smedley Ltd.0.9 km
- Swadlincote Food and Wine0.8 km
- Churchills Traditional Sweet Shop0.8 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Peggs Bar and Street Food0.8 km
- Railway Inn0.3 km
- Sir Nigel Gresley0.9 km
- Springfield Sports Bar0.8 km
- Swadlincote Constitutional Club0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Bluebell Tea Room0.7 km
- Bus Park Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Espresso0.9 km
- Costa Limited1.0 km
- Hub Cafe1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Swadlincote Post Office & Stores0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
- Lidl GB Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd0.9 km
- Dia La Pizzeria0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Mario's0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent7.1 km
- Willington8.5 km
- Tutbury & Hatton13.2 km
Bus Stops
- James Street0.2 km
- Eureka Road0.2 km
- James Street0.2 km
- Eureka Road0.2 km
- Dunsmore Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE117NQ · Data under Open Government Licence