Swadlincote is a town unparished area in the district of South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England. It is the main town of the district and the site of the district council's administrative headquarters. The occupants of Swadlincote often shorten its name to simply 'Swad'. The town lies 13 miles south of the city of Derby. The population of Swadlincote and its surrounding villages is approximately 33,000. It is made up of separate settlements - Swadlincote, Church Gresley, Midway and Newhall. Gover… (More on Swadlincote)