Beacon Drive is in Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE11 2BD is located in the Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beacon Drive, Loughborough, LE11 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE11 2BL, LE11 2RB, LE11 2BX, LE11 2BW, LE11 2BJ, LE11 2BU, LE11 2DD, LE11 2DB, LE11 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE11 2BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 52.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 34.8% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 47.8% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 38.9% | 42.2% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 38.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 24.4% | 18.1% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 5.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 40.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 16.6% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.3% | 80% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 82.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 82.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 8.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 82.9% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 10.7% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 2.4% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 13.7% | 1.7% | 12.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beacon Drive was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% lower than the Loughborough East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Beacon Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Loughborough East and the 57th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Beacon Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-24 | £257,455 |
| 44 Beacon Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-08-08 | £370,736 |
| 6 Beacon Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-06-19 | £171,454 |
| 29 Beacon Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-01-27 | £481,740 |
| 43 Beacon Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2022-10-07 | £357,384 |
LE11 2BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE11 2BD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in LE11 2BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Beacon Road , LE11 2BG | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountfields Lodge School Epinal Way , LE11 3GE | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Academy Woodthorpe Road , LE11 2NF | 2out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Church of England Primary School William Street , LE11 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwoods Edge Primary School 21 Redwood Road , LE11 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Limehurst Academy Bridge Street , LE11 1NH | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 2out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawlins Academy Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY | 3out of 4 | 3,591 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 | 1,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick House School 190 Forest Road , Loughborough LE11 3HU | - not rated | 481 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Amherst School Gray Street , Loughborough LE11 2DZ | - not rated | 762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough High School Burton Walks , Loughborough LE11 2DU | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Loughborough Grammar School Burton Walks , LE11 2DU | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sense College Loughborough Radmoor Road , LE11 3BS | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | Cafe, Tesco Extra, Park Road | 224 yd | |
| BES 77 Coffee Lounge | 91 Lansdowne Drive | 351 yd | |
| McDonalds | 184 Park Road | 389 yd | |
| Sutalia | 212 Park Road | 389 yd | |
| The Loft Lounge Bar | 2a Browns Lane | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon Inn | Beacon Road | 139 yd | |
| Greenfields Sports & Social Club | Holt Drive | 409 yd | |
| Loughborough Phoenix B.C. | Loughborough Phoenix Bowls Club, Cbc Park Road Sports Ground, Bowling Green Way | 519 yd | |
| Loughborough Lawn Tennis Club | Ingle Pingle | 743 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Forest Gate (Ph), Forest Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samworth Brothers Food Solutions | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 248 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 83-85 Lansdowne Drive | 337 yd | |
| Turkish Mangal | 201a Park Road | 346 yd | |
| Taste of China | 201 Park Road | 346 yd | |
| Curry Royale | 216 Park Road | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | Park Road | 248 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Greenfields Sports And Social Club HOLT DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Bowling Green Way PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Park Road Sports Ground Park Road | tennis courts | 673 yd |
| Loughborough Amherst School GRAY STREET | 757 yd | |
| Beacon Academy WOODTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Loughborough Lawn Tennis Club FOREST ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Lodge Farm Sports Ground JOHNS LEE CLOSE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Charnwood Indoor Bowls Club LOUGHBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE LOUGHBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE BROWNS LANE | indoor bowls | 894 yd |
| Loughborough Grammar School BURTON WALKS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Loughborough Leisure Centre BROWNS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,016 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.