Mill Lane is in Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 8LH 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 Mill Lane, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough, LE12 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 8LQ, LE12 8LG, LE12 8LJ, LE12 8NA, LE12 8LE, LE12 8LF, LE12 8LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE12 8LH is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 46.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 53.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 8LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 19.5% | 21.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 59% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 52.3% | 47.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 33% | 38.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8LH this area, 7.3% 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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 7.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 22.7% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 43.3% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 100% | 96.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.2% | 96.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Barrow upon Soar average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mill Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Barrow upon Soar and the 121st lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Mill Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £206,500 | 2021-08-20 | £246,376 |
| 54 Mill Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2021-02-04 | £800,656 |
| 92 Mill Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2017-10-10 | £294,529 |
| 50 Mill Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2017-06-30 | £1,107,398 |
| 92 Mill Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2014-10-21 | £237,372 |
LE12 8LH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8LH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE12 8LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Willowcroft , Quorn LE12 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,331 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 | 2,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sileby Redlands Community Primary School King Street , Sileby LE12 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary School Heathcote Drive , Sileby LE12 7ND | - not rated | 3,814 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 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawlins Academy Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 5,025 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 | 293 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield College 217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR | - not rated | 1,434 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 | 2,783 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Grammar School Burton Walks , LE11 2DU | - not rated | 4,422 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fairfield Prep School Leicester Road , Loughborough LE11 2AE | - not rated | 4,539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Tandoori & Balti Restaurant | 35 Bridge Street | 526 yd | |
| Barrow Baptist Church Cafe | Barrow Baptist Church, 20 Beveridge Street | 555 yd | |
| Freckles | 7-11 High Street | 590 yd | |
| Istanbul BBQ Kitchen | 28 High Street | 614 yd | |
| Secret Garden Cafe | 17a High Street | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Navigation Inn | 87 Mill Lane | 114 yd | |
| The Hunting Lodge | 38 South Street | 293 yd | |
| The Moorings | 14 Bridge Street | 526 yd | |
| Soar Bridge Inn | 29 Bridge Street | 526 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 2-4 Church Lane | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Garden | 33a High Street | 614 yd | |
| Barrow Chef | 35a High Street | 614 yd | |
| Pearl City | 20 North Street | 888 yd | |
| Soar Fish Bar | 59 North Street | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 19 High Street | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Park BARROW ROAD | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| King Georges Playing Field BEAUMONT 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 | 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 | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 37.42 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 37.42 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.72 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.