Lime Tree Close Swadlincote, South Derbyshire
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (DE11), about 20 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 35426393.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in South Derbyshire costs £2,340 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Burton-On-Trent, about 7.1 km (4.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Maurice Lea Memorial Park, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gresleydale Healthcare Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2017 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in South Derbyshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,340 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,560 | £1,820 | £2,080 | £2,340 | £2,860 | £3,379 | £3,899 | £4,679 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (37% of about 1,110 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- WILMOT ROAD AND CORNER OF NEW STREET, CHURCH GRESLEY, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, permissioned (330 m)
- LAND AT FOOTBALL CLUB SITE, CHURCH GRESLEY: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- LAND AT FOOTBALL CLUB SITE, CHURCH GRESLEY, not permissioned (390 m)
- MJ CAR SALES, PARK ROAD, CHURCH GRESLEY, SWADLINCOTE: up to 14 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- BARLEY MOW, PARK ROAD, CHURCH GRESLEY, DERBYSHIRE: up to 8 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 47-51 ALEXANDRA ROAD, SWADLINCOTE: up to 12 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- FINDACAR AND EASY LEASE (JETBERG LTD) CASTLE ROAD CASTLE GRESLEY SWADLINCOTE DERBYSHIRE: up to 14 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- HILLTOP NURSING HOME, COLLIERY ROAD, CHURCH GRESLEY, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE11 9SX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE11 9QG | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 7 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 127 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE11 9QG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DE11 9SX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Burton-On-Trent 913,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Willington 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Tutbury and Hatton 90,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Street Church Gresley | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Swadlincote | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Swadlincote | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gresleydale Healthcare Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dean & Smedley | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alexandra Dental Care | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashby Hospital | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Police station | Swadlincote Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Select & Save, Church Gresley Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Maurice Lea Memorial Park 5.4 ha | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Gresley Common 18 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,600 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moat Ground 8,730 m² | 350 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,410 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of Saint Mary and Saint George, a listed building (Grade II*), 670 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of Saint Mary and Saint George | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Four Bottle Kilns at Greens Pottery | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Castle Gresley motte and bailey castle | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gresley Wood | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Hall Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Church Gresley Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Cadley Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Limehouse Dam | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Sharp's Bottom | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Derbyshire: see them on the South Derbyshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennine Way Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 280 m | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Albert Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belmont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Pingle Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Edward's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraines Rest Home DE11 9QZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Salvation Army Drop In Cafe DE11 9PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| New Canton Wok DE11 9PR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Andy's Fish Bar DE11 9PR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Gresley House Care Home DE11 9PN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Salvation Army - Community Lunch Provision DE11 9BN | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Cafe Cru DE11 9PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Little Bangla Indian Takeaway DE11 9NW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Millennium Fish Bar DE11 9NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Gresley Football Club DE11 9RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Wilmot Road Convenience Store DE11 9BJ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lime Tree Close (9); On or near Regent Street (8); On or near School Street (6); On or near Wood Street (6); On or near York Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
School Mews · Charles Street · York Road · School Street · Hall Street · Chester Gardens · George Newberry Place · Regent Street · Memorial Close · Market Street · New Street · Wood Street
All the streets in DE11 and across South Derbyshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.