| Council | South Derbyshire |
| Crime Rate | High for an East Midlands village 129% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 🚸 Young Professional Families |
The average house price in Swarkestone is £297,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Swarkestone house price trends over the last 30 years.
£297,500
£373,125
£280,000
£249,950
£231,000
Is Swarkestone a nice place to live?
Yes, Swarkestone is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Derbyshire. It particularly appeals to young professional families.
How safe is Swarkestone?
Swarkestone has a high crime rate for an East Midlands village, with around 171 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 129% above the national average, and 140% above the Derbyshire average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the best schools in Swarkestone?
Swarkestone has 18 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Allenton Primary School and Noel-Baker Academy. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Swarkestone?
The majority of residents in Swarkestone identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (57%).