Wilkes Avenue, Measham, Swadlincote
House prices, sold prices and local information for DE12 7LS, DE12 7LT, DE12 7LR.
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At a glance
20 property sales on Wilkes Avenue, Measham, Swadlincote have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £233,333. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £154,000. Average sale prices rose from £142,667 in 2017 to £233,333 in 2026 (+64%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 19% below the Swadlincote average of £288,733 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 95% semi-detached, 5% detached. Recorded sale prices on Wilkes Avenue range from £100,000 to £275,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 39 streets in Swadlincote with at least two sales in the last year, Wilkes Avenue ranks 24th for average price.
House prices on Wilkes Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DE12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 21 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 19 | £154,000 | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £275,000 | 27 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Wilkes Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LR | 28 Aug 2026 | £183,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70A, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LS | 27 Aug 2026 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LS | 7 Aug 2026 | £218,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LR | 21 May 2026 | £207,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LR | 22 May 2025 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 87, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LT | 20 Aug 2024 | £100,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 53, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LS | 29 Oct 2021 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LR | 1 Oct 2021 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LR | 25 Jun 2021 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 74, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LT | 7 Aug 2020 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 58, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LS | 17 Jul 2020 | £148,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LS | 17 Jun 2020 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 81, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LT | 5 Dec 2019 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LR | 21 Nov 2019 | £151,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LT | 1 Jul 2019 | £139,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 87, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LT | 1 Jul 2019 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 71, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LT | 5 Mar 2019 | £136,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 89, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LT | 5 Jan 2018 | £153,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 66, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LS | 6 Oct 2017 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 67, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LS | 5 Sep 2017 | £135,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 63, Wilkes Avenue DE12 7LS | 30 May 2017 | £147,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87, Wilkes Avenue | £135,000 (Jul 2019) → £100,000 (Aug 2024) | -26% over 5 yrs |
| 1, Wilkes Avenue | £151,500 (Nov 2019) → £215,000 (Oct 2021) | +42% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Wilkes Avenue
Crime
40 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wilkes Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% 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 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wilkes Avenue is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Anker and River Sence Flood alert area
- River Mease at Measham and Netherseal Flood warning 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 Wilkes Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measham Church of England Primary School 176 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy 136 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oakthorpe Primary School 80 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Donisthorpe Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Snarestone Church of England School 66 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.7 mi |
| Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School 110 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Packington Church of England Primary School 92 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.4 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
- Library (just before, High Street) 4 min walk
- Navigation Street (adjacent, High Street) 4 min walk
- Burton Road (opposite, High Street) 4 min walk
- Navigation Street (opposite, High Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Measham Medical Unit
High Street, Measham, Swadlincote · 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Measham High Street · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Measham Express · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Moira - Shortheath Road · 2.6 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Station Road Service Station · 3.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Dean & Smedley Ltd · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Measham Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Tamworth Road (dental Surgery) · 3.0 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 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 46.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 33.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 705 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,571 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 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 Wilkes Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.2% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 43.9% | 43.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 93.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.9% | 6.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 18.3% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19.9% | 30% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.3% | 18.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.9% | 10% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.9% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 47% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North West Leicestershire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.9% | 38% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.2% | 35.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 22.9% | 12.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.9% | 13.9% |
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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