Swadlincote is a historic mining town located in the district of South Derbyshire within the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated within The National Forest area and shares borders with the counties of Leicestershire and Staffordshire. Geographically, it lies approximately 5 miles southeast of Burton upon Trent, northwest of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and 12 miles southwest of Derby.
The town encompasses several suburban areas, including Church Gresley, Goseley, Midway, Newhall, Oversetts, and Woodville. According to the 2021 census, Swadlincote had a population of 34,576 residents.