Village Farm Close is in Stanford On Soar, Loughborough and in Rushcliffe district. LE12 5QA is located in the Soar Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rushcliffe. This postcode has been in use since 2011-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Village Farm Close, Stanford On Soar, Loughborough, LE12 5QA 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. The local area around LE12 5QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.2% | 38.4% | 19.2% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 47.1% | -14.5% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 3.6% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) 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 | 62.5% | 71.2% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 22.8% |
| Good health | 21.9% | 20.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -13.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 5.1% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around LE12 5QA this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 7.2% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 4.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 23.9% | 15.8% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 52.2% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 96.1% | 82.8% | -13.3% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 92.2% | 86.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 85.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 9.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Village Farm Close was 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.7% higher than the Bunny average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Village Farm Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bunny and the 62nd highest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byre Barn Village Farm Close, Loughborough, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-04-11 | £545,170 |
| Kings Brooke Village Farm Close, Loughborough, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £757,500 | 2018-01-19 | £1,035,020 |
| Byre Barn Village Farm Close, Loughborough, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2015-11-27 | £542,703 |
| Hoton View Village Farm Close, Loughborough, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2015-01-09 | £1,203,020 |
| The Creamery Village Farm Close, Loughborough, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-08-01 | £408,854 |
LE12 5QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
LE12 5QA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE12 5QA 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 | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendell Primary School Rendell Street , LE11 1LL | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobden Primary School & Community Centre Cobden Street , LE11 1AF | 3out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough Hastings Street , LE11 5AX | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Bakewell Primary School Barsby Drive , LE11 5UJ | 2out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton-on-Soar Primary School Main Street , Normanton-on-Soar LE12 5HB | 2out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 4,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 2out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Leake Academy Lantern Lane , East Leake LE12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 5,437 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Moor Lane , LE11 1BA | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE: Lifeskills Town Hall Chambers , Town Hall Passage LE11 3EB | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Prep School Leicester Road , Loughborough LE11 2AE | - not rated | 3,294 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College Loughborough Radmoor Road , LE11 3BS | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough High School Burton Walks , Loughborough LE11 2DU | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 330 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 362.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.