Rydal Avenue is in Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE11 3RU is located in the Loughborough Nanpantan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rydal Avenue, Loughborough, LE11 3RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE11 3RX, LE11 3RL, LE11 3RP, LE11 3RN, LE11 3RY, LE11 3RW, LE11 3RJ, LE11 3JY, LE11 3RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE11 3RU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 47.9% | 47.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 52.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 35.8% | 31.5% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 51% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 45.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 35% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 14.5% | 18.9% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 10.1% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 17.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 37.8% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2.7% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 10.4% | 1.7% | -8.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 13.3% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 74% | 74% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 71.4% | 73.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 72.8% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 17.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 2.8% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 13.5% | 1.7% | 11.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal Avenue was 7.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Loughborough Ashby average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rydal Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Loughborough Ashby and the 21st lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Rydal Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-01-15 | £298,413 |
| 67 Rydal Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £299,995 | 2023-12-07 | £316,094 |
| 63 Rydal Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-05-27 | £240,422 |
| 53 Rydal Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-09-22 | £282,764 |
| 49 Rydal Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-07-01 | £341,131 |
LE11 3RU 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 retired residents living in LE11 3RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in LE11 3RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell Primary School Berkeley Road , LE11 3SJ | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell Primary School Berkeley Road , LE11 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountfields County Junior School Forest Road , LE11 3HU | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Booth Wood Academy Old Ashby Road , LE11 4PG | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Booth Wood Primary School Old Ashby Road , LE11 4PG | - not rated | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood College (Upper) Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College (Upper) Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle Catholic School Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College (High) Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed High School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DA | - not rated | 4,007 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 | 1,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmount School Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 4out of 4 | 606 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough University Ashby Road , LE11 3TU | - not rated | 692 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick House School 190 Forest Road , Loughborough LE11 3HU | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Mountfields Park Mountfields House , Squirrel Way LE11 3GE | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College Loughborough Radmoor Road , LE11 3BS | - not rated | 1,635 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bom Bom Patisserie | 12 Derwent Drive | 182 yd | |
| Village (Elvyn) Kitchen | Loughborough University, Elvyn Way | 494 yd | |
| West Park Teaching Hub | West Park Teaching Hub, University Road | 649 yd | |
| Arts Cafe | Loughborough University, Epinal Way | 693 yd | |
| Sir Denis Rooke | Holywell Way | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Bowls And Sports Club | The Brush Bowls And Sports Clu, Watermead Lane | 380 yd | |
| Loughborough Dynamo Sports Club | Watermead Lane | 787 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Forest Gate (Ph), Forest Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hey!chili | 14 Derwent Drive | 179 yd | |
| Lokky's | 11 Sharpley Road | 836 yd | |
| Lucky House | 13 Sharpley Road | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holywell Sports Complex Holywell Park Holywell Park | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Lodge Farm Sports Ground JOHNS LEE CLOSE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Nanpantan Sports Ground NANPANTAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Loughborough University | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.