Aerodrome Close is in Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE11 5RJ is located in the Loughborough Storer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 2009-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aerodrome Close, Loughborough, LE11 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE11 5RE, LE11 5RF, LE11 5HF, LE11 5SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE11 5RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 46.6% | 49.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.9% 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 | 43.5% | 49.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 32% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 46.2% | 44.5% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 33% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15.9% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 20.9% | 24% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 21.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 23.4% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 9% | 3.9% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.8% | 77.2% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 84.5% | 79% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 78.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 13.4% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1.8% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aerodrome Close was 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Loughborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aerodrome Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Loughborough East and the 153rd highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 Aerodrome Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2023-11-07 | £278,550 |
| Unit 6 Aerodrome Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-01-06 | £122,875 |
| Unit 12 Aerodrome Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £400,500 | 2022-09-02 | £397,267 |
| Unit 11 Aerodrome Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-19 | £420,486 |
| Unit 5 Aerodrome Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-02-21 | £206,618 |
LE11 5RJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE11 5RJ 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 student residents living in LE11 5RJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bakewell Primary School Barsby Drive , LE11 5UJ | 2out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough Hastings Street , LE11 5AX | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Acre Infant School Alan Moss Road , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonebow Primary School Loughborough Stonebow Close , LE11 4ZH | 2out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Acre Junior School Alan Moss Road , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 2out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveshead School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DB | 3out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 4,582 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 | 2,329 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 | 2,163 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE: Lifeskills Town Hall Chambers , Town Hall Passage LE11 3EB | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough University Ashby Road , LE11 3TU | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity College Moor Lane , LE11 1BA | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Amherst School Gray Street , Loughborough LE11 2DZ | - not rated | 2,946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermo Fisher Scientific UK | Belton Road West | 377 yd | |
| Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park | Charnwood Campus, Summerpool Road | 415 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering at Nucleus Cafe | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road | 455 yd | |
| McDonald's | Warwick Way | 737 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 9, Willowbrook Park, Derby Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O'Bells | 1 Knightthorpe Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 153 Derby Road | 972 yd | |
| Ming's Kitchen | 122 Derby Road | 1,080 yd | |
| 300 Spartans | 120 Derby Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Home Bargains, Belton Road West Extension | 1,078 yd | |
| Lidl GB Ltd | Station Avenue | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Road Sports Ground COTTON WAY | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Charnwood Golf Complex DERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf | 891 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.