Chestnut Close is in Shepshed, Loughborough and in Charnwood district. LE12 9PH is located in the Shepshed East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Loughborough. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Close, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE12 9PQ, LE12 9DS, LE12 9JN, LE12 9BP, LE12 9JW, LE12 9TG, LE12 9BY, LE12 9TQ, LE12 9DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE12 9PH 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 | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 35.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 48% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 46.8% | 42.7% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 44.8% | 42% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 13.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 10.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 17.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 21.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 22.9% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 99% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 97.1% | 93.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 93.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Close was 14.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Shepshed East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Shepshed East and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Chestnut Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-09-03 | £403,182 |
| 7 Chestnut Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2015-02-09 | £379,205 |
| 21 Chestnut Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2012-08-09 | £310,739 |
| 7 Chestnut Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2008-12-19 | £458,214 |
| 1 Chestnut Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2008-11-07 | £417,765 |
LE12 9PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcroft Primary Academy Trueway Drive , Shepshed LE12 9DU | - not rated | 458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcroft Primary School Trueway Drive , Shepshed LE12 9DU | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Forest Street , LE12 9DA | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Britannia Street , Shepshed LE12 9AE | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Winefride's Catholic Primary School, Shepshed, Leicestershire Britannia Street , Shepshed LE12 9AE | - not rated | 777 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveshead School Forest Street , Shepshed LE12 9DB | - not rated | 514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College (Upper) Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College (Upper) Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood College (High) Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | - not rated | 3,208 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 | 320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough College Radmoor Road , LE11 3BT | - not rated | 4,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield School Forest Street , (Within the Iveshead Campus) LE12 9DB | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowman Academy Butthole Lane , LE12 9BN | - not rated | 551 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmount School Thorpe Hill , LE11 4SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,177 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre The Coach House , Nanpantan Road LE11 3YF | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough University Ashby Road , LE11 3TU | - not rated | 4,006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passion | 8 Bull Ring | 541 yd | |
| Shepshed Community Cafe | 5-7 Bull Ring | 561 yd | |
| Shepshed Dynamo Football Club | The Dovecote, Butthole Lane | 568 yd | |
| Leo's Cafe | 3b Charnwood Road | 606 yd | |
| Yam Sing | 13 Charnwood Road | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Arms | 48 Forest Street | 330 yd | |
| The Bull and Bush | 61 Sullington Road | 454 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 21 Loughborough Road | 549 yd | |
| Shepshed Town Bowls Club | Charnwood Road | 606 yd | |
| Hall Croft Tap | 20-22 Hall Croft | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood Fish Bar | 17-19 Charnwood Road | 606 yd | |
| Rainbow Chinese | 9 Charnwood Road | 606 yd | |
| Satisfy Chinese Takeaway | 11 Field Street | 651 yd | |
| Law's Eater Chinese Takeaway | 10 Hall Croft | 674 yd | |
| Pizza Mia | 10 Market Place | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 25 Charnwood Road | 587 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 48 Charnwood Road | 637 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Hall Croft | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcroft Primary Academy TRUEWAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Iveshead School FOREST STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| The Dovecote Stadium THE DOVECOTE THE DOVECOTE BUTT HOLE LANE | grass pitches | 651 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% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.