Town comparison
Derby vs Swadlincote
Which is better to live in? 10.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Swadlincote wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Swadlincote has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Derby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Derby
£262,742
Swadlincote
£244,763
Crime Rate
Derby
109.4
Swadlincote
52.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Derby
91.6%
Swadlincote
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Derby
496
Swadlincote
467.6
EPC Rating
Derby
71.2
Swadlincote
72.2
Median Income
Derby
£32,106
Swadlincote
£33,289
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Derby commands an average of £262,742, compared with £244,763 in Swadlincote – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Derby is a flat at £129,279, while in Swadlincote it is a flat at £110,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Derby (£129,279 vs £110,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Derby prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Swadlincote experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.1 per 1,000 versus 109.4 per 1,000 in Derby. The most common crime category in Derby is violent-crime, while in Swadlincote it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Derby, where 91.6% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90% in Swadlincote. There are 93 schools in Derby and 14 in Swadlincote.
Derby School Inspection Breakdown
91.6% of 93 schools (77 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swadlincote School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Derby | Swadlincote |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 93 | 14 |
| Primary | 77 | 12 |
| Secondary | 16 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 91.6% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 496.0 Mbps in Derby and 467.6 Mbps in Swadlincote. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.7% of premises in Derby and 98.4% in Swadlincote. Gigabit availability stands at 99.1% in Derby and 91.8% in Swadlincote.
Derby is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (496 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Swadlincote leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Derby averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Derby and £1,175 in Swadlincote. 64.3% of homes in Derby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Swadlincote.
Swadlincote has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,289 in Swadlincote and £32,105.5 in Derby. The median age is 41.8 in Derby and 43.4 in Swadlincote. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Derby versus 73.2% in Swadlincote. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Derby and 61.1% in Swadlincote.
| Indicator | Derby | Swadlincote |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 275,561 | 34,286 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,105.5 | £33,289 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 73.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 30.9% |
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