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Leicester Road is in Quorn, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 8BA 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 Leicester Road, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE12 8DB, LE12 8YR, LE12 8YS, LE12 8DA, LE12 8BJ, LE12 8DG, LE12 8BY, LE12 8AT, LE12 8AU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE12 8BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.6%51.9%-1.7% 51.0% 0.9%
Male46.4%48.1%1.7% 49.0% -0.9%

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 8BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single21.3%20.1%-1.2% 37.9% -17.8%
Married: Opposite sex56.6%62.2%5.6% 44.2% 18.0%
Married: Same sex0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated4%1.5%-2.5% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced10.8%10.8%0.0% 9.1% 1.7%
Widowed6.4%4.6%-1.8% 6.1% -1.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health38.3%48%9.7% 48.4% -0.4%
Good health43.4%33%-10.4% 33.6% -0.6%
Fair health13.9%15.9%2.0% 12.7% 3.2%
Bad health4.1%2.2%-1.9% 4.0% -1.8%
Very bad health0.3%0.9%0.6% 1.2% -0.3%

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.

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 45.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications20.1%15.2%-4.9% 18.2% -3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.6%9%-2.6% 9.6% -0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.5%13.3%-1.2% 13.4% -0.1%
Apprenticeship6.4%5.1%-1.3% 5.3% -0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.9%10.9%-2.0% 16.9% -6.0%
Degree or Similar29.7%45.7%16.0% 33.8% 11.9%
Other4.8%0.8%-4.0% 2.8% -2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Chinese1.4%0%-1.4% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0.3%0.6%0.3% 3.1% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
White97.6%98.8%1.2% 81.4% 17.4%
Arab0%0.6%0.6% 0.6% 0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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 Kingdom97.6%93.4%-4.2% 83.2% 10.2%
European Union0.7%4.4%3.7% 6.1% -1.7%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia1.4%0.9%-0.5% 5.6% -4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.6%93.4%-3.2% 83.2% 10.2%
10+ Years0.3%3.4%3.1% 9.8% -6.4%
5-10 Years0.3%0.9%0.6% 2.9% -2.0%
2-5 Years0%0.9%0.9% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years2.7%1.3%-1.4% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.3% 76.7% 9.6%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Romania2.2% 0.9% 1.3%
No passport held11.2% 13.5% -2.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.8% 37.2% -4.4%
Christian55.9% 46.2% 9.7%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Muslim1.3% 6.5% -5.2%
Other religion2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Not answered7.5% 6.0% 1.5%

Safety

Is Leicester Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leicester Road was 12.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Leicester Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle and the 45th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.



🔎 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 8BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Leicester Road are based on 773 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 Leicester Road, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE12 8BA

Average Price
£522,238
Semi-Detached
£450,231
Terraced
£385,291
Detached
£552,969
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Leicester Road

Average Price
£324,418
Semi-Detached
£304,487
Terraced
£256,070
Detached
£450,358
Flats/Maisonettes
£184,246
Other
£471,401

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Leicester Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
109 Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£780,0002026-01-30 £770,939
117 Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£505,0002025-12-09 £497,208
119 Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£380,0002025-10-17 £377,046
113 Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£515,0002025-10-13 £510,996
83 Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£350,0002025-03-31 £357,708
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE12 8BA

Employment

LE12 8BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8BA 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired82
Full-Time Employee76
Part-Time Employee35
Self-Employed34
Student (economically inactive)8
Unemployed7
Looking after home or family7
Other6
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Human health and social work activities20
Education19
Construction17
Manufacturing12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Administrative and support service activities8
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Other6
Information and communication6
Accommodation and food service activities4
Financial and insurance activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Transport and storage2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

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 1,466 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School
Church Street , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8HP
- not rated 1,930 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School
Church Street , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8HP
- not rated 1,930 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School
8 Rothley Road , Mountsorrel LE12 7JU
3out of 4 2,173 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Christ Church and St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Rothley Road , Mountsorrel LE12 7JU
- not rated 2,173 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rawlins
Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY
- not rated 976 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rawlins Community College
Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DX
- not rated 976 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Humphrey Perkins School
Cotes Road , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8JU
- not rated 2,009 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Humphrey Perkins High School & Community Centre Barrow Upon Soar
Cotes Road , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8JU
- not rated 2,009 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodbrook Vale School
Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST
3out of 4 4,306 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Joint Responsibility Preparatory School
Epworth Halls , High Street LE12 8DT
- not rated 860 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Homefield College
217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR
- not rated 1,050 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Quorn Hall School
Meynell Road , LE12 8BQ
- not rated 1,479 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre
14 , Bond Lane LE12 7AA
- not rated 2,282 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Welbeck, the Defence Sixth Form College
Forest Road , Woodhouse LE12 8WD
- not rated 3,583 yd Institution funded by other government department Not Applicable Mixed 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
Quorn Grange Hotel88 Wood Lane91 yd
Quorn Country Hotel66 Leicester Road328 yd
Amirul10 Leicester Road572 yd
Tamalada Restaurant4-6 Leicester Road572 yd
Thai Tunnel10a Leicester Road572 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Scott's Wine Bar8 Leicester Road571 yd
The White Horse2 Leicester Road572 yd
The Apple Tree2 Stoop Lane724 yd
The Blacksmiths Arms29 Meeting Street815 yd
The Royal Oak2 High Street861 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Q DessertAmirul, 10 Leicester Road707 yd
John Dory's Quorn40-42 Station Road760 yd
Quorn Cottage4 Station Road763 yd
Biancas PizzaStation Road763 yd
New Rising Sun214 Loughborough Road1,064 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose LimitedStreet Record, Betty Hensers Lane850 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Rawlins Academy
LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool992 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 98.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 98.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 98.5%

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 speed78.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed129.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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