The Lakins, Measham, Swadlincote
House prices, sold prices and local information for DE12 7AY.
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At a glance
6 property sales on The Lakins, Measham, Swadlincote have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 3 Oct 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £177,633. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% semi-detached, 33% terraced, 17% detached. Recorded sale prices on The Lakins range from £154,950 to £275,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Lakins compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Lakins has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DE12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £177,633 | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Terraced | 2 | £228,750 | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Detached | 1 | £195,000 | 17 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on The Lakins
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, The Lakins DE12 7AY | 3 Oct 2023 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, The Lakins DE12 7AY | 18 Nov 2022 | £193,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Lakins DE12 7AY | 17 Sep 2021 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, The Lakins DE12 7AY | 31 Jul 2020 | £184,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, The Lakins DE12 7AY | 29 Nov 2019 | £182,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, The Lakins DE12 7AY | 12 Aug 2016 | £154,950 | Semi-detached | 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, The Lakins | £182,500 (Nov 2019) → £275,000 (Oct 2023) | +51% over 4 yrs |
| 4, The Lakins | £154,950 (Aug 2016) → £184,950 (Jul 2020) | +19% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Lakins
Crime
41 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Lakins in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Lakins is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Anker and River Sence Flood alert area
- River Mease 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 The Lakins
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measham Church of England Primary School 176 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy 136 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Oakthorpe Primary School 80 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Donisthorpe Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Snarestone Church of England School 66 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| Packington Church of England Primary School 92 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School 110 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 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
- Woodfield (adjacent, Leicester Road) 2 min walk
- Peggs Close (opposite, Bosworth Road) 2 min walk
- Peggs Close (adj, Bosworth Road) 2 min walk
- The Swan (opposite, High Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Measham Medical Unit
High Street, Measham, Swadlincote · 0.3 mi - Castle Medical Group
Ascebi House, 118 Burton Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch · 3.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Measham Express · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Measham High Street · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Moira - Shortheath Road · 2.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Station Road Service Station · 2.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Dean & Smedley Ltd · 0.1 mi
Dentists
- Measham Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Tamworth Road (dental Surgery) · 2.7 mi
- St Helens Dental Surgery · 3.3 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 9 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 909 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,072 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 The Lakins
Ethnic group
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 95.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.5% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 36.1% | 43.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 93.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.1% | 6.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.1% | 30% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.9% | 18.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 10% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 47% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.5% | 38% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.2% | 35.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.7% | 13.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.6% | 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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Estate agents near The Lakins
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- Royston & Lund 3.0 mi
- Frank Innes 3.1 mi
- Howkins & Harrison 3.1 mi
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