Forest Edge is in Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE11 3HQ is located in the Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forest Edge, Loughborough, LE11 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE11 3LN, LE11 3HU, LE11 3HW, LE11 3JR, LE11 3LG, LE11 3HS, LE11 3HN, LE11 3GZ, LE11 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE11 3HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.8% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 3HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% 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 | 60.7% | 62.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 28.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 58.4% | 57.8% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3HQ this area, 3.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 46% | 50.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 33.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 35.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.5% | 82.9% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 89.4% | 88.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 88.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Edge was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Loughborough Ashby average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Forest Edge has the 13th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Loughborough Ashby and the 226th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deverell House, 3 Forest Edge, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2016-10-21 | £651,200 |
| Millais House, 1 Forest Edge, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £340,000 | 2009-08-14 | £652,296 |
| Deverell House, 3 Forest Edge, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £365,000 | 2009-04-08 | £716,174 |
| Rossetti House, 2 Forest Edge, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £295,000 | 2008-11-28 | £549,676 |
| Charley Rise, 6 Forest Edge, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £620,000 | 2008-01-18 | £1,059,934 |
LE11 3HQ 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 student residents living in LE11 3HQ 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) | 205 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 53 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountfields Lodge School Epinal Way , LE11 3GE | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 |
| Loughborough Church of England Primary School William Street , LE11 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell Primary School Berkeley Road , LE11 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Booth Wood Primary School Old Ashby Road , LE11 4PG | 4out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 2out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Limehurst Academy Bridge Street , LE11 1NH | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveshead School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DB | 3out of 4 | 4,388 yd | Community school | 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 | 808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough University Ashby Road , LE11 3TU | - not rated | 421 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick House School 190 Forest Road , Loughborough LE11 3HU | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College Loughborough Radmoor Road , LE11 3BS | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount School Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Amherst School Gray Street , Loughborough LE11 2DZ | - not rated | 1,517 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Cafe | Loughborough University, Epinal Way | 522 yd | |
| Village (Elvyn) Kitchen | Loughborough University, Elvyn Way | 791 yd | |
| Bom Bom Patisserie | 12 Derwent Drive | 902 yd | |
| Humpit | Students Union Building, Union Way | 972 yd | |
| Pearls | Students Union Building, Union Way | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Forest Gate (Ph), Forest Road | 220 yd | |
| Greenfields Sports & Social Club | Holt Drive | 600 yd | |
| Brush Bowls And Sports Club | The Brush Bowls And Sports Clu, Watermead Lane | 804 yd | |
| The Beacon Inn | Beacon Road | 870 yd | |
| Loughborough Lawn Tennis Club | Ingle Pingle | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hey!chili | 14 Derwent Drive | 901 yd | |
| Subway - Loughborough Students Union | Students Union Building, Union Way | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Farm Sports Ground JOHNS LEE CLOSE | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Loughborough Greenfields Sports And Social Club HOLT DRIVE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Loughborough University | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Loughborough University (Holywell Fitness Centre) PERFORMANCE CENTRE PERFORMANCE CENTRE TOWERS WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| The Radmoor Centre LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE RADMOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Loughborough C Of E Primary School WILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 1,064 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% |
| Median download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.