Freehold Street is in Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE11 1AN is located in the Loughborough East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Freehold Street, Loughborough, LE11 1AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE11 1DJ, LE11 1DT, LE11 1HB, LE11 1BB, LE11 1BJ, LE11 1DF, LE11 1HF, LE11 1DD, LE11 1EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE11 1AN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 47.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 54.1% | 52.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE11 1AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.4% | 46.2% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 35.3% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.9% | 40.3% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 17.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 21.7% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 14.7% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 17.9% | 7.1% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 24.5% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.7% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 27.7% | 25% | -2.7% | 1.1% | 23.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 55.9% | 61.2% | 5.3% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 67.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 67.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 14.7% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.9% | 15.1% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 67% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 17.6% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 2.6% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 28.2% | 6.5% | 21.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freehold Street was 198.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Loughborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freehold Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Loughborough East and the 48th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Freehold Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-01-13 | £83,555 |
| 31 Freehold Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-07-08 | £55,112 |
| 21 Freehold Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-06-17 | £190,459 |
| 39 Freehold Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2018-06-21 | £54,477 |
| 39 Freehold Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,500 | 2013-05-01 | £72,844 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobden Primary School & Community Centre Cobden Street , LE11 1AF | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rendell Primary School Rendell Street , LE11 1LL | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough Hastings Street , LE11 5AX | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Church of England Primary School William Street , LE11 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Academy Woodthorpe Road , LE11 2NF | 2out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limehurst Academy Bridge Street , LE11 1NH | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 2out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawlins Academy Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY | 3out of 4 | 4,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough College Radmoor Road , LE11 3BT | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Moor Lane , LE11 1BA | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE: Lifeskills Town Hall Chambers , Town Hall Passage LE11 3EB | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Prep School Leicester Road , Loughborough LE11 2AE | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Grammar School Burton Walks , LE11 2DU | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Loughborough High School Burton Walks , Loughborough LE11 2DU | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirty Four Kitchen and Deli | 34 Baxter Gate | 359 yd | |
| Caravelli Restaurant Ltd | 11-12 Sparrow Hill | 386 yd | |
| Chocoberry Cafe | 52 Baxter Gate | 444 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 19-20 Baxter Gate | 449 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 3, Old Hospital Court, Baxter Gate | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 62 Sparrow Hill | 333 yd | |
| Fat Sams | 32 Baxter Gate | 359 yd | |
| Moonface Brewery & Tap | 13 Moira Street | 508 yd | |
| Loughborough Arms | 6 Baxter Gate | 525 yd | |
| Revolution | 13-14 Baxter Gate | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fong's Kitchen | 20-22 Nottingham Road | 314 yd | |
| Dough and Crust Ltd | 18 Nottingham Road | 314 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 79 Nottingham Road | 315 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 49 Baxter Gate | 513 yd | |
| Boo Burger | 58 Baxter Gate | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Groceries | 25 Nottingham Road | 286 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 48-56 Leicester Road | 547 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 12-13, The Rushes Shopping Centre, The Rushes | 693 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 21 Market Street | 774 yd | |
| Devonshire Londis | 13 Devonshire Square | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Skillen Martial Arts & Fitness Centre PINFOLD GATE | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Dynamite Gym Ltd 15A 15A HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Jim Play High Street | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Loughborough) 5-7 5-7 THE RUSHES | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Npc Performance Centre (Closed) Great Central Road | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Pure Gym(Loughborough) THE RUSHES SHOPPING CENTRE THE RUSHES SHOPPING CENTRE THE RUSHES | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Loughborough) Asha House Asha House Woodgate | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Limehurst Academy Bridge Street | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Loughborough Carillon Cricket Club LOUGHBOROUGH CARILLON SPORTS CLUB LOUGHBOROUGH CARILLON SPORTS CLUB MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Fairfield Preparatory School LEICESTER ROAD | 829 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.