Loughborough Road is in Quorn, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 8DU 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 Loughborough Road, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 8DX, LE12 8DJ, LE12 8DR, LE12 8DW, LE12 8LB, LE12 8NY, LE12 8LU, LE12 8EB, LE12 8EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE12 8DU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 46.3% | 47.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 53.7% | 52.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 29.8% | 41.8% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 38.5% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 5.3% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 47.5% | 52.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 14.1% | -14.6% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 5.8% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 8.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 10.4% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 42.7% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 94.5% | 94.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 94.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loughborough Road was 299.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 343.6% higher than the Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Loughborough Road has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle and the 24th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Loughborough Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2024-12-19 | £356,943 |
| 9 Loughborough Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-02-06 | £230,911 |
| 57 Loughborough Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-11-22 | £600,030 |
| Fox Cottage, 13 Loughborough Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2022-11-14 | £248,217 |
| 29 Loughborough Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-09-16 | £431,488 |
LE12 8DU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 470 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Academy Woodthorpe Road , LE11 2NF | 2out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School Church Street , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwoods Edge Primary School 21 Redwood Road , LE11 2LD | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Beacon Road , LE11 2BG | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Humphrey Perkins School Cotes Road , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8JU | 1out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Limehurst Academy Bridge Street , LE11 1NH | 3out of 4 | 4,232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 5,314 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 | 4,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 893 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quorn Hall School Quorn Hall , Meynell Road LE12 8QG | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield College 217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck, the Defence Sixth Form College Forest Road , Woodhouse LE12 8WD | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Institution funded by other government department | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Grammar School Burton Walks , LE11 2DU | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Empire | 6 High Street | 426 yd | |
| Ferrari's | 4 High Street | 426 yd | |
| Kilo Wine Bar | Kilo Wine Bar, 10-12 High Street | 488 yd | |
| Tandoori Empire Restaurant | 6-8 High Street | 508 yd | |
| Station Tea Room | Quorn And Woodhouse Railway Station, Woodhouse Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quorn Mills Park Bowling Club | 48 High Street | 216 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 2 High Street | 426 yd | |
| The White Hart | 32 High Street | 426 yd | |
| Quorndon Fox | 46 High Street | 426 yd | |
| The Blacksmiths Arms | 29 Meeting Street | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Dory's Quorn | 40-42 Station Road | 543 yd | |
| Q Dessert | Amirul, 10 Leicester Road | 569 yd | |
| Quorn Cottage | 4 Station Road | 576 yd | |
| Biancas Pizza | Station Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 23 Loughborough Road | 33 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rawlins Academy LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 298 yd |
| Caves Field SUTTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Farley Way Stadium Farley Way Stadium Farley Way Stadium Farley Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Quorn Playing Fields GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND WOODHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| 3M Healthcare Sports And Social Club ONE ASH ONE ASH LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 93.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.