Old Station Close is in Shepshed, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 9NJ is located in the Shepshed East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Station Close, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 9HT, LE12 9NW, LE12 9HU, LE12 9NR, LE12 9JE, LE12 9HN, LE12 9BE, LE12 9HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE12 9NJ is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 46.8% | 45.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 54.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 | 32.8% | 32.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 48% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 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 | 40.2% | 45% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 32.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 20.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 29.1% | 20.4% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 8.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 33.3% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.5% | 94.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 94.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Station Close was 123.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% higher than the Shepshed East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Station Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shepshed East and the 106th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Lodge, 1 Old Station Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £19,002,000 | 2018-06-12 | £23,003,653 |
| Unit 3D Old Station Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-12-13 | £143,408 |
| Unit 12 Old Station Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1995-09-07 | £370,000 |
LE12 9NJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxley Primary School Shepshed Thorpe Road , Shepshed LE12 9LU | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcroft Primary Academy Trueway Drive , Shepshed LE12 9DU | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Britannia Street , Shepshed LE12 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Loughborough Road , Shepshed LE12 9DN | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belton Church of England Primary School Sadlers Wells , Belton LE12 9TS | 3out of 4 | 3,729 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 | 1,623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 2out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 3out of 4 | 4,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Rock School Meadow Lane , LE67 4BR | 3out of 4 | 4,673 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 | 1,632 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre The Coach House , Nanpantan Road LE11 3YF | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount School Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Way School Warren Hills Road , LE67 4UU | 4out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough University Ashby Road , LE11 3TU | - not rated | 4,875 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T(n)S Catering | Meggitt Polymer Solutions, 65 Ashby Road Central | 300 yd | |
| Delicious Catering | Manheim Auctions, Charnwood Road | 383 yd | |
| Armstrong Mill Cafe | Armstrongs Mill, 173 Charnwood Road | 407 yd | |
| The White Buffalo | 4 Ashby Road Central | 629 yd | |
| Junction 23 | Ashby Road East | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 160 Charnwood Road | 219 yd | |
| Top Railway | 186 Charnwood Road | 219 yd | |
| Shepshed Cricket Club | Morley Lane | 667 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmers | 85 Iveshead Road | 688 yd | |
| The Bull and Bush | 61 Sullington Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood Fish Bar | 17-19 Charnwood Road | 1,048 yd | |
| Rainbow Chinese | 9 Charnwood Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 61 Anson Road | 615 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 48 Charnwood Road | 871 yd | |
| Asda | 25 Charnwood Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shepshed Cricket Club (Morley Lane) Morley Lane | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Newcroft Primary Academy TRUEWAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Little Haw Lane Playing Fields THORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Shepshed Cricket Club (Pudding Bag Lane) Pudding Bag Lane | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.9% |
| 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.