Ashley Way is in Market Harborough and in Harborough district. LE16 7XD is located in the Market Harborough-Little Bowden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashley Way, Market Harborough, LE16 7XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE16 7XZ, LE16 7XN, LE16 7XR, LE16 7XT, LE16 8FX, LE16 7XP, LE16 7XJ, LE16 8EY, LE16 7XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE16 7XD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 7XD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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 | 17.6% | 24% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.9% | 66.4% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.7% | 61.3% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 31.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around LE16 7XD this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 4.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.3% | 54.2% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.6% | 92.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 93.3% | 93.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 94% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Way was 10.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% lower than the Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashley Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden and the 25th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Ashley Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-10-20 | £520,000 |
| 7 Ashley Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-09-22 | £475,000 |
| 35 Ashley Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-08-15 | £493,720 |
| 41 Ashley Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2025-07-17 | £638,750 |
| 25 Ashley Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-03-28 | £533,881 |
LE16 7XD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowdale Primary School Meadowdale Road , LE16 7XQ | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Bowden School Scotland Road , Little Bowden LE16 8AY | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy The Ridgeway , LE16 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,696 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 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Coventry Road , LE16 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welland Park Academy Welland Park Road , LE16 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Smyth Academy Burnmill Road , LE16 7JG | 3out of 4 | 2,104 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 | 1,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roebuck | Trimbush Way, Market Harborough | 812 yd | |
| The Cafe Joules | The Joules Barn, Rockingham Road | 846 yd | |
| J Stamp And Sons | J Stamp And Sons,The Chestnuts, 15 Kettering Road | 909 yd | |
| Royal Mail Sorting Office | Market Harborough Delivery Office, Rockingham Road | 1,015 yd | |
| Welland Place | Managers Office, Chater House | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oat Hill | 31 Kettering Road, Market Harborough | 909 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | Church Walk, Market Harborough | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B, Trimbush Way | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 13 Kettering Road, Market Harborough | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowdale Primary School MEADOWDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Market Harborough) THREE MANORS RETAIL PARK THREE MANORS RETAIL PARK ROCKINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Gym 11 RIVERSIDE | health and fitness suite | 743 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.