DE11 8LX is a safe, established residential area on Rowley Close, 0.5km from Swadlincote in Swadlincote. Administratively it sits within Woodville ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE11 8LX are sourced from Output Area E00174615 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWLEY CLOSE, DE11 8LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWLEY CLOSE, DE11 8LX.
280
36
£ 41,300 /yr
61%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE11 8LX — age 36, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £151k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE11 8LX. The average age is 36.1. 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 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
Terraced
£ 155,000
5 sales · Mean £ 147,990
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 135,421
Detached
£ 180,000
9 sales · Mean £ 195,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE11 8LX has low crime rates — 28 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
Granville Academy
Belmont Primary School
Springfield Junior School
St Edward's Catholic Academy
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School
Woodville CofE Junior School
Woodville Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- B&M Stores0.9 km
- Swadlincote Food and Wine0.9 km
- Churchills Traditional Sweet Shop0.9 km
- Granville Stores1.0 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Peggs Bar and Street Food0.9 km
- Railway Inn0.5 km
- Springfield Sports Bar0.9 km
- Swadlincote Constitutional Club1.0 km
- The Midway Inn0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bluebell Tea Room0.8 km
- Cafe Espresso1.0 km
- Montanaro's1.0 km
- R Massey & Son Ltd1.0 km
- Swadlincote Ski Centre1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Service Station0.9 km
- Lidl GB Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Birds (Derby) Ltd1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- New Hong Kong House0.4 km
- USA Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent7.3 km
- Willington8.6 km
- Tutbury & Hatton13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ensor Close0.1 km
- Dunsmore Way0.2 km
- Eureka Road0.2 km
- Eureka Road0.2 km
- Frank Bodicote Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE118LX · Data under Open Government Licence