Browns Lane is in Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE11 3HE is located in the Loughborough Southfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Browns Lane, Loughborough, LE11 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE11 2DS, LE11 3HA, LE11 2EH, LE11 3HB, LE11 2DR, LE11 2DW, LE11 3DF, LE11 2TL, LE11 2DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE11 3HE is primarily male, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 41.3% | 43.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 58.7% | 56.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 3HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.7% 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 | 76% | 79.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 41.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.6% | 14% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.4% | 56.3% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 33.4% | 5.3% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 7.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around LE11 3HE this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39.2% | 26.8% | -12.4% | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 52.7% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.7% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 9.4% | 24.9% | 15.5% | 0.7% | 24.2% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 72.2% | 51.7% | -20.5% | 81.4% | -29.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 56.4% 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 | 74.2% | 56.4% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 30.9% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 56.5% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 13% | 6.3% | -6.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 31.6% | 27.1% | 1.9% | 29.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 20% | 0.3% | 19.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browns Lane was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Loughborough Southfields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Browns Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Loughborough Southfields and the 212th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Browns Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-01-19 | £167,200 |
| 2 Browns Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2003-11-28 | £305,140 |
| 2 Browns Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2002-02-08 | £258,025 |
| 2 Browns Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £43,000 | 1997-09-18 | £216,034 |
LE11 3HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in LE11 3HE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 340 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 54 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Church of England Primary School William Street , LE11 3BY | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough Hastings Street , LE11 5AX | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobden Primary School & Community Centre Cobden Street , LE11 1AF | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountfields Lodge School Epinal Way , LE11 3GE | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Beacon Road , LE11 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 2out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawlins Academy Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY | 3out of 4 | 4,091 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 | 708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRE: Lifeskills Town Hall Chambers , Town Hall Passage LE11 3EB | - not rated | 435 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Amherst School Gray Street , Loughborough LE11 2DZ | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College Loughborough Radmoor Road , LE11 3BS | - not rated | 536 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough High School Burton Walks , Loughborough LE11 2DU | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield Prep School Leicester Road , Loughborough LE11 2AE | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loft Lounge Bar | 2a Browns Lane | 0 yd | |
| White Horse and Noodle Bar | 24-25 Bedford Street | 126 yd | |
| Cafe @JSH & Your Store | Wards End | 156 yd | |
| Mr Chans | 14 Bedford Square | 168 yd | |
| No.53 Coffee House and Sandwich Bar | 53 Wards End | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood Indoor Bowls Club | Cafe, Loughborough Leisure Centre, Browns Lane | 0 yd | |
| The Kelso | 8-9 Wards End | 156 yd | |
| The Moon And Bell | 6 Wards End | 156 yd | |
| Jam Garden | 10 Wards End | 174 yd | |
| Queens Park Bowls Club | Queens Park Bowling Club, Queens Park, Granby Street | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angies Fish Bar | 13 Bedford Square | 168 yd | |
| Jonny's Pizza | 2a Granby Street | 290 yd | |
| A Nice Sip | 44 Market Street | 416 yd | |
| Rainbow | 35 Market Street | 416 yd | |
| Rainbows | 35 Market Street | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Londis | 13 Devonshire Square | 262 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 21 Market Street | 378 yd | |
| Look! Oriental Supermarket | 45 Market Street | 414 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ashby Road | 559 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 48-56 Leicester Road | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Leisure Centre BROWNS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 159 yd |
| Charnwood Indoor Bowls Club LOUGHBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE LOUGHBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE BROWNS LANE | indoor bowls | 174 yd |
| Loughborough Lawn Tennis Club FOREST ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 286 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Loughborough) Asha House Asha House Woodgate | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| Loughborough Amherst School GRAY STREET | 356 yd | |
| Essential Images (Closed) 26a 26a Ashby Square | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Jim Play High Street | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Dynamite Gym Ltd 15A 15A HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Loughborough C Of E Primary School WILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Fairfield Preparatory School LEICESTER ROAD | 605 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.