Park Close is in Shepshed, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 9AZ is located in the Shepshed West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Close, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 9AQ, LE12 9BB, LE12 9BA, LE12 9NG, LE12 9AE, LE12 9AW, LE12 9AB, LE12 9AY, LE12 9BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE12 9AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 33.9% | 40.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 39.5% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 51.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.3% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.8% | 16.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 7.1% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 18% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 32.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 96.7% | 92.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Close was 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% higher than the Shepshed East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shepshed East and the 114th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Park Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-08-25 | £360,437 |
| 4 Park Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-30 | £415,070 |
| 5 Park Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-06-29 | £377,217 |
| 7 Park Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2015-08-04 | £389,892 |
| 9 Park Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-03-20 | £322,201 |
LE12 9AZ 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 | 163 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Britannia Street , Shepshed LE12 9AE | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxley Primary School Shepshed Thorpe Road , Shepshed LE12 9LU | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Loughborough Road , Shepshed LE12 9DN | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcroft Primary Academy Trueway Drive , Shepshed LE12 9DU | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belton Church of England Primary School Sadlers Wells , Belton LE12 9TS | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iveshead School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DB | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 2out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield School Forest Street , LE12 9DB | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre The Coach House , Nanpantan Road LE11 3YF | - not rated | 4,145 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount School Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 4out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough University Ashby Road , LE11 3TU | - not rated | 4,962 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Lounge | 32-34 Britannia Street | 173 yd | |
| Finkins | 37 Hall Croft | 217 yd | |
| Meet and Eat | 34 Hall Croft | 252 yd | |
| Livio's Restaurant | 31-33 Hall Croft | 260 yd | |
| Leo's Cafe | 3b Charnwood Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Croft Tap | 20-22 Hall Croft | 256 yd | |
| Shepshed Town Bowls Club | Charnwood Road | 272 yd | |
| The Golden Owl | 16 Market Place | 340 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 13 Market Place | 340 yd | |
| The Crown Hotel | 5 Brook Street | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfecto Pizza | 27 Britannia Street | 173 yd | |
| Satisfy Chinese Takeaway | 11 Field Street | 213 yd | |
| Law's Eater Chinese Takeaway | 10 Hall Croft | 260 yd | |
| Charnwood Fish Bar | 17-19 Charnwood Road | 272 yd | |
| Rainbow Chinese | 9 Charnwood Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Hall Croft | 260 yd | |
| Asda | 25 Charnwood Road | 284 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 48 Charnwood Road | 373 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 61 Anson Road | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Haw Lane Playing Fields THORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| The Dovecote Stadium THE DOVECOTE THE DOVECOTE BUTT HOLE LANE | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Iveshead School FOREST STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| Shepshed Bmx Track OAKLEY ROAD PLAYING FIELD OAKLEY ROAD PLAYING FIELD OAKLEY ROAD | cycling | 991 yd |
| Newcroft Primary Academy TRUEWAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.