Martin Avenue is in Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 8LG is located in the Barrow upon Soar electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Martin Avenue, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough, LE12 8LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 8LQ, LE12 8LJ, LE12 8LZ, LE12 8LH, LE12 8LF, LE12 8XE, LE12 8US, LE12 8NA, LE12 8ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE12 8LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8LG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.3% | 26.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 57.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 45.9% | 44.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 37.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17% | 15.1% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 38% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.3% | 95.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martin Avenue was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Barrow upon Soar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Martin Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Barrow upon Soar and the 68th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Martin Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2023-03-03 | £336,158 |
| 10 Martin Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-11-29 | £310,704 |
| 17 Martin Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-09-16 | £341,481 |
| 35 Martin Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-09-05 | £325,273 |
| 28 Martin Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-30 | £363,084 |
LE12 8LG 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 8LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School Church Street , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8HP | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Willowcroft , Quorn LE12 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School 8 Rothley Road , Mountsorrel LE12 7JU | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sileby Redlands Community Primary School King Street , Sileby LE12 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary School Heathcote Drive , Sileby LE12 7ND | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphrey Perkins School Cotes Road , Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8JU | 1out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawlins Academy Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 5,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quorn Hall School Quorn Hall , Meynell Road LE12 8QG | - not rated | 217 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield College 217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre One Ash House , Loughborough Road LE12 8UE | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Grammar School Burton Walks , LE11 2DU | - not rated | 4,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fairfield Prep School Leicester Road , Loughborough LE11 2AE | - not rated | 4,521 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Baptist Church Cafe | Barrow Baptist Church, 20 Beveridge Street | 412 yd | |
| Bengal Tandoori & Balti Restaurant | 35 Bridge Street | 463 yd | |
| Freckles | 7-11 High Street | 476 yd | |
| Istanbul BBQ Kitchen | 28 High Street | 492 yd | |
| Secret Garden Cafe | 17a High Street | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Navigation Inn | 87 Mill Lane | 73 yd | |
| The Hunting Lodge | 38 South Street | 146 yd | |
| The Moorings | 14 Bridge Street | 463 yd | |
| Soar Bridge Inn | 29 Bridge Street | 463 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 2-4 Church Lane | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Garden | 33a High Street | 492 yd | |
| Barrow Chef | 35a High Street | 492 yd | |
| Pearl City | 20 North Street | 741 yd | |
| Soar Fish Bar | 59 North Street | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 19 High Street | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Playing Field BEAUMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Riverside Park BARROW ROAD | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Humphrey Perkins High School 74-78 74-78 COTES ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,004 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.