Paradise Close is in Shepshed, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 9PG is located in the Shepshed West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paradise Close, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 9LN, LE12 9LE, LE12 9LA, LE12 9LB, LE12 9LD, LE12 9QT, LE12 9PJ, LE12 9LU, LE12 9LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE12 9PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 50.2% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49.8% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE12 9PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 18.1% | -10.6% | 37.9% | -19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 61.1% | 15.8% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 16.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 44.8% | 38.1% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 40.3% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 18.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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% | 16.8% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 32.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 96.1% | 97.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 97.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paradise Close was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Shepshed East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paradise Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Shepshed East and the 217th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Paradise Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-10-13 | £390,689 |
| 27 Paradise Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-09-26 | £350,566 |
| 45 Paradise Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-29 | £381,682 |
| 31 Paradise Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2020-12-04 | £368,268 |
| 65 Paradise Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-02-06 | £351,848 |
LE12 9PG 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 9PG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Britannia Street , Shepshed LE12 9AE | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Winefride's Catholic Primary School, Shepshed, Leicestershire Britannia Street , Shepshed LE12 9AE | - not rated | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Forest Street , LE12 9DA | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcroft Primary Academy Trueway Drive , Shepshed LE12 9DU | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iveshead School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DB | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveshead School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DB | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College (Upper) Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 4,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College (Upper) Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 4,652 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College (High) Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 4,675 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed High School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DA | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Academy Butthole Lane , LE12 9BN | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Forest Street , (Within the Iveshead Campus) LE12 9DB | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Dieu Manor School Grace Dieu , Thringstone LE67 5UG | - not rated | 3,991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre The Coach House , Nanpantan Road LE11 3YF | - not rated | 4,373 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount School Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 4out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah's Ark | 91 Charnwood Road | 753 yd | |
| Chocalatte | 69 Charnwood Road | 775 yd | |
| Armstrong Mill Cafe | Armstrongs Mill, 173 Charnwood Road | 810 yd | |
| Delicious Catering | Manheim Auctions, Charnwood Road | 829 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 32-34 Britannia Street | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed Town Bowls Club | Charnwood Road | 896 yd | |
| The Railway | 160 Charnwood Road | 973 yd | |
| Top Railway | 186 Charnwood Road | 973 yd | |
| Hall Croft Tap | 20-22 Hall Croft | 974 yd | |
| The Golden Owl | 16 Market Place | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfy Chinese Takeaway | 11 Field Street | 882 yd | |
| Perfecto Pizza | 27 Britannia Street | 889 yd | |
| Charnwood Fish Bar | 17-19 Charnwood Road | 896 yd | |
| Rainbow Chinese | 9 Charnwood Road | 896 yd | |
| Law's Eater Chinese Takeaway | 10 Hall Croft | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 61 Anson Road | 612 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 48 Charnwood Road | 846 yd | |
| Asda | 25 Charnwood Road | 921 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Hall Croft | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Haw Lane Playing Fields THORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 276 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.