Bakewell Road is in Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE11 5QY is located in the Loughborough Storer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE11 5QY is primarily male, with 56.4% 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 | 54.7% | 43.6% | -11.1% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 45.3% | 56.4% | 11.1% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 | 33.1% | 37% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 45.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 40.6% | 40.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 35.2% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 17.6% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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 | 21.9% | 16.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 16.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 7.8% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 33.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 83.9% | -11.9% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 94.8% | 87.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 86.7% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bakewell Road was 682.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 259.4% higher than the Loughborough East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bakewell Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Loughborough East and the 3rd highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Bakewell Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-02-18 | £1,442,325 |
| 36 Bakewell Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £236,555 | 2006-05-19 | £449,672 |
LE11 5QY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bakewell Primary School Barsby Drive , LE11 5UJ | 2out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough Hastings Street , LE11 5AX | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rendell Primary School Rendell Street , LE11 1LL | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Acre Infant School Alan Moss Road , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Church of England Primary School William Street , LE11 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,088 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 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 2out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 4,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveshead School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DB | 3out of 4 | 4,778 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 | 2,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sense College Loughborough Radmoor Road , LE11 3BS | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE: Lifeskills Town Hall Chambers , Town Hall Passage LE11 3EB | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity College Moor Lane , LE11 1BA | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough University Ashby Road , LE11 3TU | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Prep School Leicester Road , Loughborough LE11 2AE | - not rated | 2,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park | Charnwood Campus, Summerpool Road | 243 yd | |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific UK | Belton Road West | 321 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering at Nucleus Cafe | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road | 490 yd | |
| Tooley's Cafe & Catering Company | 1 Monarch Way | 588 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 9, Willowbrook Park, Derby Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O'Bells | 1 Knightthorpe Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 153 Derby Road | 828 yd | |
| Ming's Kitchen | 122 Derby Road | 933 yd | |
| 300 Spartans | 120 Derby Road | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Home Bargains, Belton Road West Extension | 811 yd | |
| Lidl GB Ltd | Station Avenue | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Road Sports Ground COTTON WAY | grass pitches | 986 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.