Hambledon Crescent is in Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE11 2SX 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 Hambledon Crescent, Loughborough, LE11 2SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE11 2RH, LE11 2RJ, LE11 2HQ, LE11 2RL, LE11 2RQ, LE11 2SP, LE11 2SY, LE11 2RE, LE11 2TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE11 2SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE11 2SX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 17.4% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 61.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 35.7% | 38.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 36.8% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 14.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 7.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 48.8% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 8% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.3% | 83.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 94% | 88.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 88.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hambledon Crescent was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% lower than the Loughborough Ashby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hambledon Crescent has the 26th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Loughborough Ashby and the 258th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hambledon Crescent, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2022-09-30 | £355,175 |
| 3 Hambledon Crescent, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-07-22 | £327,990 |
| 15 Hambledon Crescent, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-11-05 | £296,166 |
| 13 Hambledon Crescent, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-11 | £238,551 |
| 9 Hambledon Crescent, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2021-03-17 | £361,904 |
LE11 2SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2SX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwoods Edge Primary School 21 Redwood Road , LE11 2LD | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwoods Edge Community Primary School 21 Redwood Road , LE11 2LD | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm County Infant School Outwoods Drive , LE11 3LS | - not rated | 854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Beacon Road , LE11 2BG | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Loughborough, Leicestershire Beacon Road , LE11 2BG | - not rated | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale High School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle Catholic School Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College (Upper) Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough College Radmoor Road , LE11 3BT | - not rated | 1,725 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 | 1,110 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Mountfields Park Mountfields House , Squirrel Way LE11 3GE | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough University Ashby Road , LE11 3TU | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Amherst School Gray Street , Loughborough LE11 2DZ | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough High School Burton Walks , Loughborough LE11 2DU | - not rated | 1,797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | Cafe, Tesco Extra, Park Road | 914 yd | |
| BES 77 Coffee Lounge | 91 Lansdowne Drive | 1,010 yd | |
| McDonalds | 184 Park Road | 1,015 yd | |
| Sutalia | 212 Park Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Sports & Social Club | Holt Drive | 897 yd | |
| The Beacon Inn | Beacon Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Cottage | 332 Park Road | 249 yd | |
| Samworth Brothers Food Solutions | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 903 yd | |
| Curry Royale | 216 Park Road | 1,015 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 83-85 Lansdowne Drive | 1,019 yd | |
| Turkish Mangal | 201a Park Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | Park Road | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbrook Vale High School GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Outwoods Edge Primary School REDWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Lodge Farm Sports Ground JOHNS LEE CLOSE | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Loughborough Greenfields Sports And Social Club HOLT DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,087 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 | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.