Stratton Close is in Market Harborough and in Harborough district. LE16 9LL is located in the Market Harborough-Welland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stratton Close, Market Harborough, LE16 9LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE16 9LZ, LE16 9NB, LE16 9LX, LE16 9LY, LE16 9JQ, LE16 9JW, LE16 9NA, LE16 9JR, LE16 9GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE16 9LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.8% | 29.2% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 50.2% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 48.6% | 49.6% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.8% | 16% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9.1% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 34.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 98% | 95.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 96.3% | 97% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 97% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratton Close was 17.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% lower than the Lubenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stratton Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Lubenham and the 71st lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Harborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Stratton Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-06-01 | £402,753 |
| 5 Stratton Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2016-05-16 | £428,391 |
| 7 Stratton Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2013-09-27 | £399,779 |
| 2 Stratton Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2013-05-10 | £270,489 |
| 5 Stratton Close, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2010-05-14 | £399,374 |
LE16 9LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farndon Fields Primary School Argyle Park , LE16 9JH | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farndon Fields Primary School Argyle Park , LE16 9JH | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Coventry Road , LE16 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School Market Harborough Leicestershire Coventry Road , LE16 9BZ | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Harborough Church of England Primary School Fairfield Road , LE16 9QH | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welland Park Community College Welland Park Road , LE16 9DR | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welland Park Academy Welland Park Road , LE16 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Smyth Academy Burnmill Road , LE16 7JG | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Smyth School Burnmill Road , LE16 7JG | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,763 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Divergent School Harborough 2 Heygate Street , LE16 7JS | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royalist | 29 Western Avenue, Market Harborough | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborough Fish Bar | 53 Western Avenue, Market Harborough | 595 yd | |
| Shanghai Way | The Chef, 2 Lathkill Street | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bruno'S Fitness Centre WESTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Welland Park WELLAND PARK WELLAND PARK WELLAND PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 1,003 yd |
| Welland Park Academy WELLAND PARK SCHOOL WELLAND PARK SCHOOL WELLAND PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.