Kirby Lane is in Eye Kettleby, Melton Mowbray and in Melton district. LE14 2TS is located in the Melton Dorian electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rutland and Melton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirby Lane, Eye Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE14 2TS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 LE14 2TS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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 | 21% | 24.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 61.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 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 | 49% | 50.6% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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 | 19.1% | 15.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 17.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 30.7% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 94.2% | 92.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 91.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirby Lane was 120.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% higher than the Melton Dorian average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirby Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Melton Dorian and the 25th highest crime rate of 190 local areas in Melton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Cottage Kirby Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2022-06-17 | £249,248 |
| Walnut House Kirby Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £445,000 | 2020-01-31 | £535,697 |
| Rydal Manor Kirby Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £394,000 | 2019-11-07 | £477,146 |
| Appletree Cottage Kirby Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £214,950 | 2019-05-29 | £264,957 |
| Ashtree House Kirby Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £334,950 | 2019-04-26 | £405,635 |
LE14 2TS 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 | 171 |
| Retired | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre Dalby Road , LE13 0BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Francis Catholic Primary School Dalby Road , LE13 0BP | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Asfordby Road , LE13 0HN | 2out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherard Primary School Grange Drive , LE13 1HA | 2out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Asfordby Hill Primary School Melton Road , Asfordby Hill LE14 3QX | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Field Spencer Academy Ambleside Way , LE13 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ferneley College Scalford Road , LE13 1LH | 3out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Vale Sixth Form College Burton Road , LE13 1DN | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) Grange Drive , LE13 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Cafe | 17A Beler Way, Melton Mowbray | 572 yd | |
| Blue Apple At Revolution Kitchen | Revolution Kitchen, 4 Pate Road | 644 yd | |
| Melton And District Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd | Melton And District IBC Ltd., Bowling Green | 999 yd | |
| Eye Kettleby Lakes | The Driveway, Eye Kettleby | 1,005 yd | |
| Blue Apple At Kettleby Foods | Kettleby Foods, 2 Samworth Way | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree | Edendale Road, Melton Mowbray | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melton & District Indoor Bowls Club Leicester Road | indoor bowls | 1,065 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 | 63.6% |
| 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 | 36.4% |
| Median download speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 31.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 31.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.85 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.