Kensington Avenue is in Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE11 4TP is located in the Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kensington Avenue, Loughborough, LE11 4TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE11 4TW, LE11 4TL, LE11 4RL, LE11 4TS, LE11 4RZ, LE11 4TN, LE11 4TQ, LE11 4TF, LE11 5RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE11 4TP 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% |
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 4TP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 32.9% | 27.5% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 54.3% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 37% | 40.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 39.1% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 16% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.8% | 25.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 11.5% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 23.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 15.7% | 15.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 73.5% | 75.6% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 81.5% | 81.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 81.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 0% | -13.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 14.6% | 1.7% | 12.9% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Avenue was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kensington Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre and the 236th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Kensington Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-02-28 | £192,747 |
| 29 Kensington Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2025-01-20 | £262,027 |
| 37 Kensington Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-01-19 | £240,481 |
| 36 Kensington Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-04-06 | £257,760 |
| 15 Kensington Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2021-03-02 | £205,704 |
LE11 4TP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4TP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Acre Junior School Alan Moss Road , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonebow Primary School Loughborough Stonebow Close , LE11 4ZH | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Bakewell Primary School Barsby Drive , LE11 5UJ | 2out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Acre Infant School Alan Moss Road , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Booth Wood Primary School Old Ashby Road , LE11 4PG | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood College Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 2out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limehurst Academy Bridge Street , LE11 1NH | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveshead School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DB | 3out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 3,933 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 | 2,002 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 | 1,818 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College Loughborough Radmoor Road , LE11 3BS | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount School Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick House School 190 Forest Road , Loughborough LE11 3HU | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE: Lifeskills Town Hall Chambers , Town Hall Passage LE11 3EB | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Covert Community Association | Community Centre, Gorse Covert, Maxwell Drive | 197 yd | |
| McDonald's | Warwick Way | 832 yd | |
| Loughborough Rugby FC | Loughborough Rugby Club, Cbc Derby Road Playing Fields, Cotton Way | 962 yd | |
| Charnwood Golf Complex | Derby Road | 962 yd | |
| The Basin | 25 Derby Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwells | 2 Maxwell Drive | 197 yd | |
| The Plough | 28 Thorpe Acre Road | 350 yd | |
| Spot On | 17 Kenilworth Avenue | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christo's | Unit 2, Gorse Covert Centre, Maxwell Drive | 197 yd | |
| SilverMoon Bar & Grill | 60 Wordsworth Road | 634 yd | |
| Batter Days Ltd | 62 Wordsworth Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Maxwell Drive | 197 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charnwood College CHARNWOOD COLLEGE CHARNWOOD COLLEGE THORPE HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| De Lisle College THORPE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 893 yd |
| Charnwood Golf Complex DERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf | 925 yd |
| Derby Road Sports Ground COTTON WAY | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.