Market Place is in Belton, Loughborough and in North West Leicestershire district. LE12 9GR is located in the Long Whatton & Diseworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2011-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Place, Belton, Loughborough, LE12 9GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 9UH, LE12 9XD, LE12 9TU, LE12 9UL, LE12 9TT, LE12 9XB, LE12 9UG, LE12 9TS, LE12 9UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE12 9GR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.8% | 32.6% | 11.8% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 45.5% | -10.6% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41% | 43.8% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 41% | 37.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 20.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 19.4% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 31.9% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98% | 98% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.8% | 96.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% lower than the Daleacre Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Place has the 7th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Daleacre Hill and the 160th highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 The George Market Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-09-25 | £155,000 |
| Flat 4 The George Market Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2023-10-13 | £134,106 |
| Flat 1 The George Market Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2022-06-20 | £150,253 |
| Flat 3 The George Market Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-04-29 | £146,728 |
| Flat 2 The George Market Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-03-04 | £177,882 |
LE12 9GR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Church of England Primary School Sadlers Wells , Belton LE12 9TS | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxley Primary School Shepshed Thorpe Road , Shepshed LE12 9LU | 3out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Britannia Street , Shepshed LE12 9AE | 3out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thringstone Primary School Hensons Lane , Thringstone LE67 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthington School Main Street , Worthington LE65 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Community 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 | 4,339 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,330 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Villa Junior Football Club | Belton Football And Cricket Club, Church Street | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | 2 Long Street, Belton | 209 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belton Church Of England Primary School SADLERS WELLS | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Belton Recreation Ground Saddlers Wells | grass pitches | 379 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.