Postcode Analysis South Derbyshire, East Midlands

MORLEY WALK, DE11 9DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORLEY WALK, DE11 9DQ.

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Population

495

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DE11 9DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £247k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE11 9DQ is a sought-after residential area on Morley Walk, 0.6km from High Cross Bank in Swadlincote. Administratively it sits within Church Gresley ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE11, DE11 9DQ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, down 1.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DE11 9DQ are sourced from Output Area E00180339 (shared with 5 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 9DQ. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 179,000

18 sales · Mean £ 196,160

Terraced

£ 156,500

1 sales · Mean £ 156,500

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

DE11 9DQ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences36
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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St George's CofE Primary School

Good1.4 km
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Pennine Way Junior Academy

Good379 pupils1.5 km
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Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School

Good334 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • A&B Stores0.8 km
  • B J Wilson Retail Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Manor Pharmacy0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Gresley Old Hall Community Welfare Centre0.8 km
  • Mount Pleasant Inn1.0 km
  • Drum and Monkey0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Butties, Baps & Buns0.9 km
  • Spice Touch0.2 km
  • Toons Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Gresley Indoor Bowling Centre0.8 km
  • The Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury Swadlincote Glamorgan Way Local0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Church Gresley Fish Bar0.2 km
  • New King Wah Chinese Takeaway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burton-On-Trent6.4 km
  • Willington10.5 km
  • Tutbury & Hatton13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gresleydale Health Centre0.2 km
  • Gresleydale Health Centre0.2 km
  • De Montfort Close0.2 km
  • Mount Road0.2 km
  • De Montfort Close0.3 km