Loughborough Road is in Hoton, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 5SF is located in the The Wolds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Loughborough Road, Hoton, Loughborough, LE12 5SF 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 area surrounding LE12 5SF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 54.1% | 48.2% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 45.9% | 51.8% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 LE12 5SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 21.1% | 24.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 57.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 54.7% | 52.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.7% | 17.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 15.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 40% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98% | 88.7% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 98.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 98.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 98.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loughborough Road was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Sileby & Seagrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Loughborough Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Sileby & Seagrave and the 191st lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Loughborough Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2023-12-14 | £983,612 |
| 35 Loughborough Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-09-18 | £493,936 |
| 21 Loughborough Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2019-07-26 | £444,940 |
| 32 Loughborough Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2018-08-24 | £522,721 |
| 2 Loughborough Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2018-08-20 | £863,333 |
LE12 5SF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 LE12 5SF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School Barrow Road , Burton-on-the-Wolds LE12 5TB | 4out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymeswold Church of England Primary School Brook Street , LE12 6TU | 3out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rendell Primary School Rendell Street , LE11 1LL | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costock CofE Primary School Main Street , Costock LE12 6XD | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobden Primary School & Community Centre Cobden Street , LE11 1AF | 3out of 4 | 4,473 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 | 4,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Humphrey Perkins School Cotes Road , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8JU | 1out of 4 | 4,949 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Leake Academy Lantern Lane , East Leake LE12 6QN | 3out of 4 | 5,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Moor Lane , LE11 1BA | - not rated | 4,529 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE: Lifeskills Town Hall Chambers , Town Hall Passage LE11 3EB | - not rated | 4,839 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Prep School Leicester Road , Loughborough LE11 2AE | - not rated | 4,882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Grammar School Burton Walks , LE11 2DU | - not rated | 5,063 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Loughborough High School Burton Walks , Loughborough LE11 2DU | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Packe Arms | 7 Rempstone Road | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoton Village Hall HOTON VILLAGE HALL HOTON VILLAGE HALL LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD | 184 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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 | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.