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DE12

SWADLINCOTE

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

DE12 encompasses SWADLINCOTE and its surrounding areas in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £287,205
1yr change ▼ 2.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£287,205

▼ 2.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

0% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

177 Mbps

Property Prices in DE12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE12 is £287,205, broadly in line with the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Property values in DE12 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in DE12 have fallen 2.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £392,027 329
Semi-detached £229,121 295
Terraced £189,675 190
Flat £118,352 14
All types £287,205 856

5-Year Price History

£284K £286K £288K £290K £292K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DE12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE12 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DE12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE12 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Overseal Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School Primary Good mi
Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School Primary Good mi
Rosliston CofE Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Linton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

117,493

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DE12 are 177.0 Mbps, with 97% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 64% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

177.0 Mbps

Avg Download

32.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

40%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE12 is collected by South Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,033/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DE12 — SWADLINCOTE

Area Summary

DE12 (SWADLINCOTE) offers property prices near the national average (£287,205), low crime (94% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (177 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DE12?
The average house price in DE12 (SWADLINCOTE) is £287,205, based on 856 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 0% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.7% over the past year.
Is DE12 a safe area to live?
Crime in DE12 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in DE12?
There are 14 schools in or near DE12. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.
What is the council tax in DE12?
Council tax in DE12 is collected by South Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,033 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in DE12?
The average broadband download speed in DE12 is 177 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 40%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in DE12 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 38% of homes in DE12 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 117,493.