Sutton Close is in Quorn, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 8GA is located in the Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sutton Close, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 8EY, LE12 8HD, LE12 8HG, LE12 8JG, LE12 8HQ, LE12 8NY, LE12 8EP, LE12 8HE, LE12 8EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE12 8GA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 53.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 44.8% | 46.2% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.1% | 25% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 47.2% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 25.6% | 15.6% | -10.0% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
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 | 43.9% | 43% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 18.7% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 17.8% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 42.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 95.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| 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 | 93.7% | 96.4% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 96% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Close was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sutton Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle and the 136th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sutton Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2026-03-31 | £252,000 |
| 6 Sutton Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2026-03-20 | £175,000 |
| 14 Sutton Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-10-03 | £214,585 |
| 30 Sutton Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-08-22 | £187,537 |
| 12 Sutton Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2025-07-04 | £212,636 |
LE12 8GA 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 8GA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 196 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwoods Edge Primary School 21 Redwood Road , LE11 2LD | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwoods Edge Community Primary School 21 Redwood Road , LE11 2LD | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon Woodthorpe Road , LE11 2NF | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelthorpe Community School Woodthorpe Road , LE11 2NF | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlins Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY | - not rated | 545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawlins Community College Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DX | - not rated | 545 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Humphrey Perkins School Cotes Road , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8JU | - not rated | 2,408 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 | 2,408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough College Radmoor Road , LE11 3BT | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Responsibility Preparatory School Epworth Halls , High Street LE12 8DT | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre 14 , Bond Lane LE12 7AA | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield College 217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quorn Hall School Meynell Road , LE12 8BQ | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck, the Defence Sixth Form College Forest Road , Woodhouse LE12 8WD | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Institution funded by other government department | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Tea Room | Quorn And Woodhouse Railway Station, Woodhouse Road | 389 yd | |
| Tandoori Empire | 6 High Street | 481 yd | |
| Ferrari's | 4 High Street | 481 yd | |
| Kilo Wine Bar | Kilo Wine Bar, 10-12 High Street | 548 yd | |
| Tandoori Empire Restaurant | 6-8 High Street | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quorn Mills Park Bowling Club | 48 High Street | 348 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 2 High Street | 481 yd | |
| The White Hart | 32 High Street | 481 yd | |
| Quorndon Fox | 46 High Street | 481 yd | |
| The Blacksmiths Arms | 29 Meeting Street | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Dessert | Amirul, 10 Leicester Road | 633 yd | |
| John Dory's Quorn | 40-42 Station Road | 707 yd | |
| Quorn Cottage | 4 Station Road | 762 yd | |
| Biancas Pizza | Station Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 23 Loughborough Road | 338 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caves Field SUTTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 110 yd |
| Rawlins Academy LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Quorn Playing Fields GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND WOODHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Farley Way Stadium Farley Way Stadium Farley Way Stadium Farley Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 643 yd |
| 3M Healthcare Sports And Social Club ONE ASH ONE ASH LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 53.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.5% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.