Raymond Avenue is in Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE11 5YW 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 Raymond Avenue, Loughborough, LE11 5YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE11 5YP, LE11 5YS, LE11 5YR, LE11 5YY, LE11 5YZ, LE11 5YN, LE11 5YJ, LE11 5YL, LE11 5YT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE11 5YW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49.1% | 47.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 52.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 5YW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 23.4% | 25.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 56.8% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87%) 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 | 44.3% | 41.7% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 45.3% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 11.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 23.4% | 18.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 16.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 27.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 17.3% | 18.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 15.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.2% | 69.8% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 82.3% | 80.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 80% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 17.3% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 0% | -15.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 16% | 1.7% | 14.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raymond Avenue was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% lower than the Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Raymond Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre and the 239th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Raymond Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-11-03 | £240,273 |
| 6 Raymond Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-11-21 | £280,000 |
| 12 Raymond Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2014-05-19 | £263,854 |
| 10 Raymond Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2014-03-19 | £252,542 |
| 8 Raymond Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2013-01-22 | £276,267 |
LE11 5YW 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 retired residents living in LE11 5YW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonebow Primary School Loughborough Stonebow Close , LE11 4ZH | 2out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Acre Junior School Alan Moss Road , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Acre Infant School Alan Moss Road , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Booth Wood Primary School Old Ashby Road , LE11 4PG | 4out of 4 | 1,907 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 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limehurst Academy Bridge Street , LE11 1NH | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveshead School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DB | 3out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 4,279 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 | 2,178 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 | 2,116 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough University Ashby Road , LE11 3TU | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount School Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE: Lifeskills Town Hall Chambers , Town Hall Passage LE11 3EB | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardwick House School 190 Forest Road , Loughborough LE11 3HU | - not rated | 2,760 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 | 425 yd | |
| Loughborough Rugby FC | Loughborough Rugby Club, Cbc Derby Road Playing Fields, Cotton Way | 510 yd | |
| Charnwood Golf Complex | Derby Road | 510 yd | |
| The Basin | 25 Derby Road | 510 yd | |
| McDonald's | Warwick Way | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwells | 2 Maxwell Drive | 425 yd | |
| The Plough | 28 Thorpe Acre Road | 620 yd | |
| Spot On | 17 Kenilworth Avenue | 965 yd | |
| Ring O'Bells | 1 Knightthorpe Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christo's | Unit 2, Gorse Covert Centre, Maxwell Drive | 425 yd | |
| SilverMoon Bar & Grill | 60 Wordsworth Road | 1,021 yd | |
| Batter Days Ltd | 62 Wordsworth Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Maxwell Drive | 425 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charnwood Golf Complex DERBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf | 429 yd |
| Derby Road Sports Ground COTTON WAY | grass pitches | 497 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 | 210.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.