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Forest Road is in Quorn, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 8AG is located in the Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Forest Road, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE12 8AH, LE12 8AP, LE12 8FG, LE12 8AE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE12 8AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.6%51.6%1.0% 51.0% 0.6%
Male49.4%48.4%-1.0% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

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 8AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.6%22%-2.6% 37.9% -15.9%
Married: Opposite sex61.7%58.8%-2.9% 44.2% 14.6%
Married: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated1.6%2.6%1.0% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced7.8%11.5%3.7% 9.1% 2.4%
Widowed4.3%3.8%-0.5% 6.1% -2.3%

Health

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 (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health66%64.4%-1.6% 48.4% 16.0%
Good health25.2%26.1%0.9% 33.6% -7.5%
Fair health6.9%7.3%0.4% 12.7% -5.4%
Bad health1.3%1.9%0.6% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 8AG this area, 5.5% 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 53.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.6%5.5%-3.1% 18.2% -12.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.3%5.8%-0.5% 9.6% -3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.8%14.1%-4.7% 13.4% 0.7%
Apprenticeship2.7%2.9%0.2% 5.3% -2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.7%15.8%4.1% 16.9% -1.1%
Degree or Similar51.2%53.4%2.2% 33.8% 19.6%
Other0.8%2.6%1.8% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian1.6%1.6%0.0% 3.1% -1.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%2.2%2.2% 0.8% 1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.6%0%-1.6% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
White96.2%95.6%-0.6% 81.4% 14.2%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.9%94%-2.9% 83.2% 10.8%
European Union1.3%3%1.7% 6.1% -3.1%
Africa0.9%1.9%1.0% 2.7% -0.8%
Middle East and Asia0%0.5%0.5% 5.6% -5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%0.5%-0.4% 1.3% -0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95%94%-1.0% 83.2% 10.8%
10+ Years0.3%3.3%3.0% 9.8% -6.5%
5-10 Years0%0.8%0.8% 2.9% -2.1%
2-5 Years1.3%1.9%0.6% 2.2% -0.3%
Less than 2 years3.5%0%-3.5% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.6% 76.7% 17.9%
Ireland1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
France0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held3% 13.5% -10.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.3% 37.2% -1.9%
Christian55.4% 46.2% 9.2%
Buddhist0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Hindu1.9% 1.7% 0.2%
Not answered6.8% 6.0% 0.8%

Safety

Is Forest Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Road was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forest Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle and the 79th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,500
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LE12 8AG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Forest Road are based on 289 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Charnwood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Forest Road, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8AG

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE12 8AG

Average Price
£552,358
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£552,358
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forest Road

Average Price
£521,865
Semi-Detached
£429,754
Terraced
£351,498
Detached
£592,860
Flats/Maisonettes
£163,948
Other
£870,284

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forest Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£300,0002022-03-29 £334,553
10 Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£385,0002014-04-28 £665,876
8 Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£330,0002011-08-09 £591,488
12 Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£375,0002011-06-02 £672,145
2 Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£225,0002003-08-11 £476,687
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE12 8AG

Employment

LE12 8AG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee103
Retired81
Part-Time Employee47
Self-Employed33
Student (economically inactive)18
Other8
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Looking after home or family5
Long-Term Sick or disabled3

Employment Industry

Education27
Human health and social work activities19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Manufacturing15
Construction11
Other10
Administrative and support service activities7
Transport and storage6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Financial and insurance activities5
Information and communication3
Accommodation and food service activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Mining and quarrying1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Willowcroft , Quorn LE12 8HQ
3out of 4 580 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Outwoods Edge Primary School
21 Redwood Road , LE11 2LD
3out of 4 1,938 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Beacon Academy
Woodthorpe Road , LE11 2NF
2out of 4 2,436 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Woodhouse Eaves St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Meadow Road, , Woodhouse Eaves LE12 8SA
4out of 4 2,802 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Beacon Road , LE11 2BG
3out of 4 3,053 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rawlins Academy
Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY
3out of 4 1,319 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodbrook Vale School
Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST
3out of 4 2,387 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Humphrey Perkins School
Cotes Road , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8JU
1out of 4 3,158 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Limehurst Academy
Bridge Street , LE11 1NH
3out of 4 4,419 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ
3out of 4 5,074 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Loughborough College
Radmoor Road , LE11 3BT
- not rated 3,986 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre
One Ash House , Loughborough Road LE12 8UE
- not rated 1,108 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Welbeck, the Defence Sixth Form College
Forest Road , Woodhouse LE12 8WD
- not rated 1,796 yd Institution funded by other government department Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Homefield College
217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR
- not rated 2,940 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Loughborough Grammar School
Burton Walks , LE11 2DU
- not rated 3,077 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Loughborough High School
Burton Walks , Loughborough LE11 2DU
- not rated 3,145 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Butler Henderson CafeButler Henderson Cafe, Quorn And Woodhouse Railway Station, Forest Road4 yd
Station Tea RoomQuorn And Woodhouse Railway Station, Woodhouse Road581 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Quorn Mills Park Bowling Club48 High Street1,035 yd
The Blacksmiths Arms29 Meeting Street1,073 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Group23 Loughborough Road984 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Quorn Playing Fields
GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND WOODHOUSE ROAD
grass pitches570 yd
Caves Field
SUTTON CLOSE
grass pitches719 yd
Farley Way Stadium
Farley Way Stadium Farley Way Stadium Farley Way
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,028 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 87.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 87.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed30.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed40.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed7.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed7.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.