The Banks is in Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 8NL 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 The Banks, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough, LE12 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 8NT, LE12 8NJ, LE12 8NX, LE12 8NW, LE12 8NR, LE12 8PA, LE12 8NH, LE12 8HW, LE12 8HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE12 8NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 54.6% | 52.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 28.1% | 30.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 45.1% | 41.5% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 18.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 29% | 19.3% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 17.5% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 30.5% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 97.7% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 93.4% | 95.8% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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% | 95.8% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Banks was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Barrow upon Soar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Banks has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Barrow upon Soar and the 113th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 The Banks, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-09-29 | £342,927 |
| 11 The Banks, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2021-03-26 | £333,277 |
| 14 The Banks, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2020-10-13 | £240,766 |
| 41 The Banks, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-10-07 | £326,445 |
| 28 The Banks, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2020-10-02 | £242,027 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LE12 8NL 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 | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Willowcroft , Quorn LE12 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,001 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 | 3,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sileby Redlands Community Primary School King Street , Sileby LE12 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary School Heathcote Drive , Sileby LE12 7ND | - not rated | 3,637 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 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawlins Academy Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY | 3out of 4 | 2,261 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 | 621 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield College 217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR | - not rated | 2,164 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 | 3,246 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Grammar School Burton Walks , LE11 2DU | - not rated | 4,575 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fairfield Prep School Leicester Road , Loughborough LE11 2AE | - not rated | 4,653 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 | 432 yd | |
| Istanbul BBQ Kitchen | 28 High Street | 573 yd | |
| Freckles | 7-11 High Street | 608 yd | |
| Secret Garden Cafe | 17a High Street | 610 yd | |
| Bengal Tandoori & Balti Restaurant | 35 Bridge Street | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Conservative Club | 14 North Street | 378 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 2-4 Church Lane | 453 yd | |
| The Fox Cub | 6 North Street | 466 yd | |
| The Hunting Lodge | 38 South Street | 574 yd | |
| The Navigation Inn | 87 Mill Lane | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City | 20 North Street | 378 yd | |
| Soar Fish Bar | 59 North Street | 460 yd | |
| Lee's Garden | 33a High Street | 573 yd | |
| Barrow Chef | 35a High Street | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 19 High Street | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Playing Field BEAUMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Barrow Town Cricket Club Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Humphrey Perkins High School 74-78 74-78 COTES ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 870 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 | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.