DE11 9FB is a safe, established residential area on Thorpe Downs Road, 0.3km from Albert Village in Swadlincote. Administratively it sits within Church Gresley ward and the South Derbyshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, up 5.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE11 9FB are sourced from Output Area E00100382 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE DOWNS ROAD, DE11 9FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE DOWNS ROAD, DE11 9FB.
319
38
£ 42,000 /yr
59%
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 9FB — age 38, 75% ownership, 13% 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 up 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE11 9FB. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 268,000
22 sales · Mean £ 261,497
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE11 9FB has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George's CofE Primary School
Albert Village Primary School
Pennine Way Junior Academy
Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe Cru0.3 km
- Salvation Army Drop In Cafe0.4 km
- Prezzo0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Andy's Fish Bar0.4 km
- Food Stop0.8 km
- Little Bangla0.3 km
- New Canton Wok0.4 km
- Gresley Football Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Mushroom Hall0.4 km
- The Miners Arms0.7 km
- The Rising Sun0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- George Food and Wine Limited1.0 km
- Primrose Stores0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burton-On-Trent7.6 km
- Willington10.4 km
- Tutbury & Hatton14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Common Road0.3 km
- Common Road0.4 km
- Common Side0.4 km
- Edward Street0.4 km
- Common Side0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE119FB · Data under Open Government Licence