Church Lane is in Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 8PP 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 Church Lane, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough, LE12 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 8PZ, LE12 8QH, LE12 8HP, LE12 8QA, LE12 8JW, LE12 8PR, LE12 8PQ, LE12 8JQ, LE12 8PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE12 8PP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 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 | 24.6% | 34.5% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 28.4% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 21.7% | 20.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 13.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.2% | 34.7% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 16.8% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 8.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 44% | 27% | -17.0% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 16.9% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 23.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.3% | 93.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 94.2% | 93.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 141.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.6% higher than the Barrow upon Soar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Barrow upon Soar and the 89th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Church Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-10-14 | £161,228 |
| 3 Church Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-10-14 | £161,228 |
| 3 Church Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2018-01-10 | £230,508 |
| 5 Church Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2017-10-03 | £112,950 |
| 3 Church Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2007-11-26 | £196,120 |
LE12 8PP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 8PP 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 8PP 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 | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Willowcroft , Quorn LE12 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,680 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 | 3,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School Barrow Road , Burton-on-the-Wolds LE12 5TB | 4out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sileby Redlands Community Primary School King Street , Sileby LE12 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawlins Academy Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Limehurst Academy Bridge Street , LE11 1NH | 3out of 4 | 5,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 5,105 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 | 767 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield College 217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR | - not rated | 2,262 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 | 2,835 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Grammar School Burton Walks , LE11 2DU | - not rated | 4,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fairfield Prep School Leicester Road , Loughborough LE11 2AE | - not rated | 4,199 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul BBQ Kitchen | 28 High Street | 259 yd | |
| Barrow Baptist Church Cafe | Barrow Baptist Church, 20 Beveridge Street | 278 yd | |
| Secret Garden Cafe | 17a High Street | 280 yd | |
| Freckles | 7-11 High Street | 301 yd | |
| Bengal Tandoori & Balti Restaurant | 35 Bridge Street | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmiths Arms | 2-4 Church Lane | 2 yd | |
| The Fox Cub | 6 North Street | 15 yd | |
| Barrow Conservative Club | 14 North Street | 116 yd | |
| The Moorings | 14 Bridge Street | 513 yd | |
| Soar Bridge Inn | 29 Bridge Street | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soar Fish Bar | 59 North Street | 66 yd | |
| Pearl City | 20 North Street | 116 yd | |
| Lee's Garden | 33a High Street | 259 yd | |
| Barrow Chef | 35a High Street | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 19 High Street | 259 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Playing Field BEAUMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Humphrey Perkins High School 74-78 74-78 COTES ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Barrow Town Cricket Club Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Riverside Park BARROW ROAD | grass pitches | 985 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.