Knightthorpe Road, Loughborough, LE11 4JT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE11 4JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	50.2%	-1.0%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	48.8%	49.8%	1.0%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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	33.2%	39.6%	6.4%	37.9%	1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.5%	38.1%	-10.4%	44.2%	-6.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	2%	0.5%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	10.4%	16.2%	5.8%	9.1%	7.1%
Widowed	5.9%	4.6%	-1.3%	6.1%	-1.5%

Health

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 (85.8%) 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	41%	53.3%	12.3%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	41%	32.5%	-8.5%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	12.1%	10.4%	-1.7%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	4.7%	2.9%	-1.8%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.3%	19.2%	-5.1%	18.2%	1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	8.1%	-2.8%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	9.6%	-1.8%	13.4%	-3.8%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	5.6%	-0.3%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	18.7%	4.3%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	27.7%	38.9%	11.2%	33.8%	5.1%
Other	5.4%	0%	-5.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Indian	5.9%	9.5%	3.6%	3.1%	6.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	2.7%	5%	2.3%	2.5%	2.5%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	2.7%	2.5%	-0.2%	0.8%	1.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
White	86.3%	75.2%	-11.1%	81.4%	-6.2%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.7% 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	84%	80.7%	-3.3%	83.2%	-2.5%
European Union	7%	6.2%	-0.8%	6.1%	0.1%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	4.7%	7%	2.3%	2.7%	4.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	5.3%	2.6%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84%	82.4%	-1.6%	83.2%	-0.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	13.4%	13.0%	9.8%	3.6%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.9%	2.1%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	5.5%	0.8%	-4.7%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	9.4%	0.4%	-9.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.9%	76.7%	5.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.4%	37.2%	13.2%
Christian	31.7%	46.2%	-14.5%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	7.5%	1.7%	5.8%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Knightthorpe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knightthorpe Road was 111.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Loughborough Southfields average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Knightthorpe Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Loughborough Southfields and the 118th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LE11 4JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Knightthorpe Road are based on 198 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Charnwood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Knightthorpe Road, Loughborough, LE11 4JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE11 4JT

Average Price
£276,530

Semi-Detached
£277,203

Terraced
£233,725

Detached
£360,525

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Knightthorpe Road

Average Price
£271,273

Semi-Detached
£248,473

Terraced
£229,440

Detached
£326,406

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£800,586

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Knightthorpe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Knightthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-12-19	£217,271
78 Knightthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2025-03-14	£229,208
48 Knightthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£432,500	2023-01-06	£448,070
50 Knightthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£207,000	2022-12-21	£211,914
38 Knightthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2022-04-25	£341,055

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE11 4JT

Employment

LE11 4JT 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 4JT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	70
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	25
Student (economically inactive)	18
Self-Employed	15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Education	22
Construction	12
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rosebery Primary School Rosebery Street , LE11 5DX	- not rated	523 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Robert Bakewell Primary School and Community Centre Barsby Drive , LE11 5UJ	- not rated	777 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Robert Bakewell Primary School Barsby Drive , LE11 5UJ	3out of 4	777 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough Hastings Street , LE11 5AX	3out of 4	841 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough Hastings Street , LE11 5AX	- not rated	841 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Limehurst High School Bridge Street , LE11 1NH	- not rated	1,177 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Limehurst Academy Bridge Street , LE11 1NH	3out of 4	1,177 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
De Lisle Catholic School Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ	- not rated	1,331 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ	3out of 4	1,331 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Charnwood College (High) Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ	- not rated	1,461 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shepshed High School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DA	- not rated	4,643 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Loughborough College Radmoor Road , LE11 3BT	- not rated	1,292 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Student Support Centre Station Avenue , LE11 5DZ	- not rated	443 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Student Support Centre Station Avenue , LE11 0ED	- not rated	558 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sense College Loughborough Radmoor Road , LE11 3BS	- not rated	1,123 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
ASPIRE: Lifeskills Town Hall Chambers , Town Hall Passage LE11 3EB	- not rated	1,506 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Loughborough University Ashby Road , LE11 3TU	- not rated	1,659 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger King	Unit 9, Willowbrook Park, Derby Road	168 yd
Sandicliffe Cafe	155-185 Derby Road	409 yd
McDonald's	Warwick Way	549 yd
RVS Cafe	Cafe, Loughborough Hospital, Hospital Way	603 yd
Bom Bom Patisserie	Synergy House, Lisle Street	650 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ring O'Bells	1 Knightthorpe Road	79 yd
The Paget Arms	43 Paget Street	629 yd
Generous Briton	85 Ashby Road	794 yd
The Plough	28 Thorpe Acre Road	925 yd
Loughborough Students Union Wet Sales Bars x7	Loughborough University, Ashby Road	996 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	153 Derby Road	313 yd
Ming's Kitchen	122 Derby Road	330 yd
300 Spartans	120 Derby Road	330 yd
Doorstep Desserts Loughborough	Unit F45-F46, Cumberland Trading Estate, Cumberland Road	411 yd
Golden Chau	80 Derby Road	781 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl GB Ltd	Station Avenue	330 yd
Home Bargains	Home Bargains, Belton Road West Extension	606 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury Supermarket, Ashby Road	794 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Peters Community Centre STORER ROAD		716 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	148.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.