Locker Smith Lane, Blackfordby, Swadlincote
House prices, sold prices and local information for DE11 8GQ.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Locker Smith Lane, Blackfordby, Swadlincote have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £330,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £310,774. That is 14% above the Swadlincote average of £288,733 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 82% detached, 18% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Locker Smith Lane range from £234,995 to £364,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 39 streets in Swadlincote with at least two sales in the last year, Locker Smith Lane ranks 11th for average price.
House prices on Locker Smith Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DE11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £310,774 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £267,495 | 25 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Locker Smith Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 5 Jan 2026 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 21 Nov 2025 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 21 Dec 2021 | £283,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 20 Dec 2021 | £339,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 10 Sep 2021 | £295,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 27 Aug 2021 | £284,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 25 Jun 2021 | £299,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 18 Jun 2021 | £286,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 26 Mar 2021 | £234,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 26 Feb 2021 | £279,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 18 Feb 2021 | £364,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 14 Dec 2020 | £105,034 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 14 Dec 2020 | £98,888 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Locker Smith Lane DE11 8GQ | 14 Dec 2020 | £347,048 | Other New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Locker Smith Lane | £339,995 (Dec 2021) → £340,000 (Jan 2026) | +0% over 4 yrs |
| 3, Locker Smith Lane | £279,995 (Feb 2021) → £320,000 (Nov 2025) | +14% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Locker Smith Lane
Crime
47 crimes were reported within about a mile of Locker Smith Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Locker Smith Lane is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Mease Flood alert area
- Tributaries in South Derbyshire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Locker Smith Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 86 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Three Trees Infant Academy 202 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Inadequate Report | 0.7 mi |
| Three Trees CofE Junior Academy 306 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.7 mi |
| Moira Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Granville Academy 914 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Albert Village Primary School 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ashby Hastings Primary School 149 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Eureka Primary School 144 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Pickering Drive (opp, Butt Lane) 1 min walk
- Pickering Drive (adj, Butt Lane) 1 min walk
- Boothorpe Lane (opposite, BUTT LANE) 4 min walk
- Boothorpe Lane (adj, BUTT LANE) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Woodville Surgery
The Surgery, 71 Burton Road, Swadlincote · 1.0 mi - Castle Medical Group
Ascebi House, 118 Burton Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch · 1.8 mi - Heartwood Medical Practice
Swadlincote Health Centre, Civic Way, Swadlincote · 1.9 mi - Swadlincote Surgery
Darklands Road, Swadlincote · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Woodville Express · 0.7 mi
- Asda PFS Asda Woodville Burton Road Petrol Filling Station · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op School Lane · 1.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Castle Gresley Swadlincote · 1.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Dean & Smedley · 1.0 mi
- Boots · 1.8 mi
- Dean & Smedley Ltd · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Swadlincote Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.8 mi
- Sixteen A Dental Care · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 753 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,650 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 73% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 92% |
Share of homes across North West Leicestershire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Locker Smith Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 95.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.1% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 34.8% | 43.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.1% | 6.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.9% | 30% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.6% | 18.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 47% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38% | 38% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.1% | 35.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.6% | 13.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.3% | 12.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North West Leicestershire.
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