Bowden Road is in Thorpe Langton, Market Harborough and in Harborough district. LE16 7TP is located in the Kibworths electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowden Road, Thorpe Langton, Market Harborough, LE16 7TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE16 7SD, LE16 7UN, LE16 7TR, LE16 7TU, LE16 7SE, LE16 7SG, LE16 7TS, LE16 7FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE16 7TP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 LE16 7TP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 21.2% | 26.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.2% | 60.2% | -11.0% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 47.5% | 55.8% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 39% | 28.1% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.8% | 13.9% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 41.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 99% | 96.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 98% | 92.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 92.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Germany | 5.2% | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowden Road was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Bosworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bowden Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bosworth and the 64th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deene House Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2025-01-14 | £1,491,245 |
| Waskerley Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-05-17 | £397,910 |
| Kingston Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-02-29 | £1,002,492 |
| Pinfold House Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2023-02-17 | £1,499,899 |
| Porters Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2021-06-30 | £978,018 |
LE16 7TP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE16 7TP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE16 7TP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Langton Church of England Primary School Stonton Road , Church Langton LE16 7SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School Gunnsbrook Close , Great Bowden LE16 7HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy The Ridgeway , LE16 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 4,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowdale Primary School Meadowdale Road , LE16 7XQ | 3out of 4 | 5,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Smyth Academy Burnmill Road , LE16 7JG | 3out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke House College 12 Leicester Road , LE16 7AU | - not rated | 5,403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Arms | Bakers Arms, Main Street | 179 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 28.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 28.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.