Shropshire Close, Market Harborough, LE16 7LE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE16 7LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	51.8%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	47.7%	48.2%	0.5%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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	36.1%	38.1%	2.0%	37.9%	0.2%
Married: Opposite sex	34.1%	32.2%	-1.9%	44.2%	-12.0%
Separated	4.8%	6.4%	1.6%	2.2%	4.2%
Divorced	13%	17.3%	4.3%	9.1%	8.2%
Widowed	12%	5.9%	-6.1%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

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	39.5%	38.7%	-0.8%	48.4%	-9.7%
Good health	35%	32.4%	-2.6%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	19.3%	19.8%	0.5%	12.7%	7.1%
Bad health	3.3%	6.7%	3.4%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	2.9%	2.4%	-0.5%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.1%	25.5%	-8.6%	18.2%	7.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.2%	14.2%	-7.0%	9.6%	4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	12.7%	-2.7%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	5.4%	2.0%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	19.6%	10.0%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	11.5%	20.1%	8.6%	33.8%	-13.7%
Other	4.8%	2.5%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
White	97.9%	90.1%	-7.8%	81.4%	8.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	95.5%	92.5%	-3.0%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	2.5%	4.3%	1.8%	6.1%	-1.8%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	92.5%	-1.3%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.5%	5.5%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.9%	76.7%	-5.8%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	23.2%	13.5%	9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.5%	37.2%	19.3%
Christian	36%	46.2%	-10.2%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	2%	6.0%	-4.0%

Safety

Is Shropshire Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shropshire Close was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% lower than the Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Shropshire Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden and the 54th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LE16 7LE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Shropshire Close are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Harborough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shropshire Close, Market Harborough, LE16 7LE

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE16 7LE

Average Price
£128,330

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£128,330

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shropshire Close

Average Price
£120,501

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£120,501

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shropshire CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Shropshire Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2024-08-09	£124,230
12 Shropshire Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£117,500	2021-09-27	£123,229
1 Shropshire Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,000	2019-10-08	£123,142
12 Shropshire Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£88,000	2016-04-27	£114,803
19 Shropshire Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£81,000	2014-04-07	£115,306

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE16 7LE

Employment

LE16 7LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	16
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	12
Construction	10
Transport and storage	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Market Harborough Church of England Academy Fairfield Road , LE16 9QH	3out of 4	525 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Coventry Road , LE16 9BZ	3out of 4	677 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Primary Academy The Ridgeway , LE16 7HQ	3out of 4	724 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Bowden School Scotland Road , Little Bowden LE16 8AY	3out of 4	1,267 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School Gunnsbrook Close , Great Bowden LE16 7HZ	4out of 4	1,567 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Robert Smyth Academy Burnmill Road , LE16 7JG	3out of 4	544 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Welland Park Academy Welland Park Road , LE16 9DR	3out of 4	978 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brooke House College 12 Leicester Road , LE16 7AU	- not rated	255 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Centrale (Roman Way Centre)	Cafe Centrale Roman Way Day Centre, 36 Roman Way	184 yd
Ruffles	43 High Street, Market Harborough	330 yd
Zizzi	47 High Street, Market Harborough	340 yd
Aldwinckles	Aldwinckles Cafe, 8C Church Street	360 yd
Rocksalt Bistro Ltd	35 High Street, Market Harborough	369 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Red Cow	58 - 60 High Street, Market Harborough	340 yd
Kings Head	The Kings Head, 30 Church Street	360 yd
Nags Head	The Nags Head, 24 Church Street	360 yd
The Sugar Loaf	The Sugar Loaf, 18 High Street	448 yd
Louisa's Place	4 St Marys Road, Market Harborough	492 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Master Fry Fish And Chips	64 High Street, Market Harborough	340 yd
Flames Grill	22 High Street, Market Harborough	381 yd
Top Wok	16 High Street, Market Harborough	448 yd
Abbey Cottage	Abbey Cottage Cantonese, 10 Abbey Street	451 yd
The Rainbow Chinese Takeaway	23 Abbey Street, Market Harborough	451 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coop	Co-op Store, Leicester Road	454 yd
Tesco	Tesco, 21 The Square	476 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, 20 Saint Marys Place	533 yd
Central England Co-operative	Co-op, 27 - 29 Coventry Road	741 yd
Lidl	13 Kettering Road, Market Harborough	758 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Curves (Market Harborough) 1 ANGEL COURT 1 ANGEL COURT HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	376 yd
Symingtons Recreation Ground ST. MARYS ROAD	grass pitches	458 yd
Robert Smyth Sports Centre HAMMOND HOUSE HAMMOND HOUSE BURNMILL ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	526 yd
Inches (Ladies Only) (Closed) Manor Walk	health and fitness suite	582 yd
Market Harborough Cricket And Squash Club Fairfield Road	grass pitches, squash courts	636 yd
Welland Park Academy WELLAND PARK SCHOOL WELLAND PARK SCHOOL WELLAND PARK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	962 yd
Welland Park WELLAND PARK WELLAND PARK WELLAND PARK ROAD	tennis courts	985 yd
Gym 11 RIVERSIDE	health and fitness suite	1,067 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	49.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.