Town Pop. 31,200

Living in Swadlincote: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swadlincote scores 61/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 66/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 46/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 5 places in the DE11 postcode district. No category drops below 42/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see DE11 postcode district.

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Swadlincote scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,500 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 425 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 248 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Shoplifting 231 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 221 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 675 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ernest Hall Way 125 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 120 crimes
  3. 3 Market Street 94 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Ample 6
Playgrounds Ample 21

Services

Schools
58
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 19 in area · 26 within 4km
13Good1Requires Improvement2Inadequate3Ungraded
  • Albert Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Belmont Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Church Gresley Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Esteem South AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Eureka Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Fairmeadows Foundation Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Newhall Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Pennine Way Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Springfield Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Edward's Catholic AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital8.3 mi
Good Hope Hospital16.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre18.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
5 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,819 patients per GP
5dentists6pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
84
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 685 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.7%Retired23.5%Student2.9%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.3%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary37.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.7%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership69.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax South Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
66
Burton-on-Trent 3.9 mi
Willington 5.4 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 7.9 mi
J11 M42 5.7 mi
J11 M42 6.2 mi
J23A M1 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
64
Pubs & Bars Ample 22
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 25
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 25
Retail Shopping Ample 179
Takeaways Ample 26
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £205,000 294
Detached £290,000 92
Semi-detached £195,000 127
Terraced £162,500 70
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£96k £166k £237k £306k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Woodville 60 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hartshorne 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Blackfordby 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Moira 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rosliston 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Donisthorpe 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Trent 59 3.8 mi away ⇄
Coton in the Elms 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Netherseal 36 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swadlincote a nice place to live?

Swadlincote is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Swadlincote is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Swadlincote?

Swadlincote has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 3,300 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swadlincote?

Among the top-rated schools in Swadlincote are Albert Village Primary School, Belmont Primary School and Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 19 rated schools in Swadlincote in total.

What are house prices like in Swadlincote?

The current median house price in Swadlincote is £205,000, around 28% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £290,000, semi-detached £195,000, terraced £162,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 294 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Swadlincote in context

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Postcode districts in Swadlincote

DE11 61 ⇄
DE15 55 ⇄

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