Roydale Close is in Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE11 5UW 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 Roydale Close, Loughborough, LE11 5UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE11 5UT, LE11 5RN, LE11 5UX, LE11 5UJ, LE11 5UL, LE11 5UH, LE11 5UP, LE11 5UN, LE11 5RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE11 5UW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5UW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 28.9% | 30.3% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 55.5% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 46.7% | 33.6% | -13.1% | 48.4% | -14.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 43.5% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 18.8% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 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 | 22.2% | 21% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 17.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 24.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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 | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 28.2% | 31.4% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 28.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 65.2% | 60.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 75.6% | 75% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 13.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 74.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 21.8% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 1.5% | -18.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Hindu | 27.6% | 1.7% | 25.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roydale Close was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% lower than the Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roydale Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre and the 259th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Roydale Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2021-12-03 | £276,170 |
| 19 Roydale Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2021-09-24 | £221,501 |
| 27 Roydale Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2021-08-05 | £233,031 |
| 9 Roydale Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2021-07-30 | £244,669 |
| 19 Roydale Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-06-25 | £237,777 |
LE11 5UW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Acre Infant School Alan Moss Road , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Acre Junior School Alan Moss Road , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonebow Primary School Loughborough Stonebow Close , LE11 4ZH | 2out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough Hastings Street , LE11 5AX | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limehurst Academy Bridge Street , LE11 1NH | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveshead School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DB | 3out of 4 | 3,999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 4,249 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 | 2,032 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 | 1,907 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough University Ashby Road , LE11 3TU | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE: Lifeskills Town Hall Chambers , Town Hall Passage LE11 3EB | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick House School 190 Forest Road , Loughborough LE11 3HU | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity College Moor Lane , LE11 1BA | - not rated | 2,725 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Warwick Way | 289 yd | |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific UK | Belton Road West | 523 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 9, Willowbrook Park, Derby Road | 569 yd | |
| Loughborough Rugby FC | Loughborough Rugby Club, Cbc Derby Road Playing Fields, Cotton Way | 806 yd | |
| Charnwood Golf Complex | Derby Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O'Bells | 1 Knightthorpe Road | 697 yd | |
| The Plough | 28 Thorpe Acre Road | 880 yd | |
| Maxwells | 2 Maxwell Drive | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 153 Derby Road | 866 yd | |
| Christo's | Unit 2, Gorse Covert Centre, Maxwell Drive | 936 yd | |
| Ming's Kitchen | 122 Derby Road | 954 yd | |
| 300 Spartans | 120 Derby Road | 954 yd | |
| Doorstep Desserts Loughborough | Unit F45-F46, Cumberland Trading Estate, Cumberland Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Maxwell Drive | 936 yd | |
| Lidl GB Ltd | Station Avenue | 954 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Home Bargains, Belton Road West Extension | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Road Sports Ground COTTON WAY | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Charnwood Golf Complex DERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf | 689 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 | 181 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.