Ash Grove is in Mountsorrel, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 7HJ is located in the Mountsorrel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Grove, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 7HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 7HQ, LE12 7HD, LE12 7JX, LE12 7SU, LE12 7ZF, LE12 7EH, LE12 7ER, LE12 7LB, LE12 7JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE12 7HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 36.9% | 39.4% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 32.4% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 15.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 50.3% | 42.6% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 17.5% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 26.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 14.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 21.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 94.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.4% 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% | 96.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Grove was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% higher than the Mountsorrel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Grove has the 9th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Mountsorrel and the 139th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ash Grove, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-02-05 | £294,965 |
| 14 Ash Grove, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2024-08-12 | £250,219 |
| 19 Ash Grove, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-14 | £249,508 |
| 18 Ash Grove, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-07-07 | £236,859 |
| 8 Ash Grove, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-12-03 | £234,043 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School 8 Rothley Road , Mountsorrel LE12 7JU | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothley Church of England Primary School Burrow Drive , Rothley LE7 7RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sileby Redlands Community Primary School King Street , Sileby LE12 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cossington Church of England Primary School Main Street , Cossington LE7 4UU | 3out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Main Street , Swithland LE12 8TQ | 4out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlins Academy Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY | 3out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Humphrey Perkins School Cotes Road , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8JU | 1out of 4 | 3,997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 4,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homefield College 217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quorn Hall School Quorn Hall , Meynell Road LE12 8QG | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre One Ash House , Loughborough Road LE12 8UE | - not rated | 4,686 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 4,778 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratcliffe College Fosse Way , Ratcliffe on the Wreake LE7 4SG | - not rated | 4,886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha New Delhi | 154 Leicester Road | 480 yd | |
| Bark n Brew | 14 Cromwell Road | 542 yd | |
| Brewards (Homefield College) | 2a The Green | 595 yd | |
| BoxKitchen Coffee Ltd | 87 Leicester Road | 635 yd | |
| The Cafe, Mountsorrel Memorial Centre | Mountsorrel Memorial Hall, 105 Leicester Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sorrel Fox | 75A Leicester Road | 675 yd | |
| Mountsorrel Castle Cricket Club | Leicester Road | 724 yd | |
| Mountsorrel Working Mens Club | 73 Leicester Road | 724 yd | |
| Soar Valley Bowls Club | Loughborough Road | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountsorrel Fish Bar | 2-4 Hawthorn Road | 378 yd | |
| Great Wall | 70 Leicester Road | 705 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 70 Leicester Road | 705 yd | |
| Noorjahan Indian Takeaway | 63b Leicester Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 111 Rothley Road | 182 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halstead Road Playing Fields CHURCH HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Soar Valley Leisure Centre KINGFISHER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Rothley Sports & Social Club LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Memorial Recreation Ground LEICESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 871 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 | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.