Palmer Drive is in Lutterworth and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE17 4BU is located in the Lutterworth West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palmer Drive, Lutterworth, LE17 4BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE17 4BZ, LE17 4DA, LE17 4DQ, LE17 4PS, LE17 4DB, LE17 4PX, LE17 4BY, LE17 4BX, LE17 4QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE17 4BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 53.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 44.1% | 46.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 28.4% | 30.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 42.3% | 9.3% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 12.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 18.6% | 11.9% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 35.9% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.7% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 22.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.9% | 25.9% | -19.0% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 21.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.2% | 93.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmer Drive was 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Lutterworth East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palmer Drive has the 18th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Lutterworth East and the 131st highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Palmer Drive, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-08-04 | £204,760 |
| 14 Palmer Drive, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2021-08-23 | £266,503 |
| 7 Palmer Drive, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2019-07-22 | £196,421 |
| 14 Palmer Drive, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-02-01 | £241,381 |
LE17 4BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 LE17 4BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wycliffe Primary School Moorbarns Lane , LE17 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrier Church of England Primary School Bitteswell Road , LE17 4EX | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bitteswell The Green , Bitteswell LE17 4SB | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School Ashby Road , Ullesthorpe LE17 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Gilmorton LE17 5LU | 4out of 4 | 5,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutterworth High School Woodway Road , LE17 4QH | 4out of 4 | 253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lutterworth College Bitteswell Road , LE17 4EW | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Vojon | 10 Bank Street, Lutterworth | 381 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 26 Church Street, Lutterworth | 390 yd | |
| Bistro (Lutterworth Sports Centre) | Coventry Road, Lutterworth | 404 yd | |
| Vieta | 6 Weston Court, George Street | 433 yd | |
| Hai Tian Restaurant | Hai Tan, 27 Church Street | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Inn | 29 Church Street, Lutterworth | 414 yd | |
| The Unicorn Inn | Unicorn Inn, 29 Church Street | 414 yd | |
| Fox Inn | Rugby Road, Lutterworth | 464 yd | |
| Red Arrow | Red Arrow, Coventry Road | 480 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 9 Market Street | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Green Catering | Butties, 24 Church Street | 478 yd | |
| Bagos Pizza | Pizzaman, 8 Church Street | 478 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 14 High Street, Lutterworth | 479 yd | |
| China Cottage | Chengs Cottage, 17 High Street | 519 yd | |
| Subway | 9 High Street, Lutterworth | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Rugby Road, Lutterworth | 492 yd | |
| Central England Cooperative | The Sir Frank Whittle, Linden Drive | 562 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Bitteswell Road | 573 yd | |
| Waitrose | Lower Leicester Road, Lutterworth | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Wycliffe Primary School MOORBARNS LANE | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Lutterworth Cricket Club COVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Lutterworth High School WOODWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Lutterworth Swimming Pool (Closed) Coventry Road | swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Coventry Road Recreation Ground COVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Moorbarns Lane MOORBARNS LANE | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Lutterworth Sports Centre COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 502 yd |
| Sherrier Ce Primary School BITTESWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Lutterworth College BITTESWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Lutterworth Golf Club RUGBY ROAD | golf | 853 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 | 25.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.