Grasmere Close is in Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 8PX 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 Grasmere Close, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough, LE12 8PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 8QN, LE12 8PU, LE12 8HZ, LE12 8JW, LE12 8QA, LE12 8PZ, LE12 8QJ, LE12 8JQ, LE12 8PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE12 8PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.8% | 3.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 34.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 42.2% | 47.4% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 35.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 23.9% | 13.8% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 6.9% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 20.3% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 37.2% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 98.6% | 94.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 94.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grasmere Close was 79.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% higher than the Barrow upon Soar average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grasmere Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Barrow upon Soar and the 181st highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.2%.

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 Grasmere Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-03-22 | £143,504 |
| 13 Grasmere Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-10-21 | £190,542 |
| 17A Grasmere Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-07-03 | £171,745 |
| 17A Grasmere Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2016-03-18 | £189,154 |
| 4 Grasmere Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-03-04 | £263,576 |
LE12 8PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Willowcroft , Quorn LE12 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School Barrow Road , Burton-on-the-Wolds LE12 5TB | 4out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School 8 Rothley Road , Mountsorrel LE12 7JU | 3out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sileby Redlands Community Primary School King Street , Sileby LE12 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,911 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 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawlins Academy Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Limehurst Academy Bridge Street , LE11 1NH | 3out of 4 | 5,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook Vale School Grasmere Road , LE11 2ST | 3out of 4 | 5,239 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 | 944 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield College 217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR | - not rated | 2,468 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 | 2,977 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Grammar School Burton Walks , LE11 2DU | - not rated | 4,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fairfield Prep School Leicester Road , Loughborough LE11 2AE | - not rated | 4,226 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 | 489 yd | |
| Istanbul BBQ Kitchen | 28 High Street | 489 yd | |
| Secret Garden Cafe | 17a High Street | 508 yd | |
| Freckles | 7-11 High Street | 530 yd | |
| Bengal Tandoori & Balti Restaurant | 35 Bridge Street | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Conservative Club | 14 North Street | 157 yd | |
| The Fox Cub | 6 North Street | 222 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 2-4 Church Lane | 230 yd | |
| The Moorings | 14 Bridge Street | 739 yd | |
| Soar Bridge Inn | 29 Bridge Street | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City | 20 North Street | 157 yd | |
| Soar Fish Bar | 59 North Street | 165 yd | |
| Lee's Garden | 33a High Street | 489 yd | |
| Barrow Chef | 35a High Street | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 19 High Street | 489 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Playing Field BEAUMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Humphrey Perkins High School 74-78 74-78 COTES ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 453 yd |
| Barrow Town Cricket Club Nottingham Road | grass pitches | 553 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.