Rugby Road is in Lutterworth and in Harborough district. LE17 4BW is located in the Lutterworth East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rugby Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE17 4BN, LE17 4BL, LE17 4BS, LE17 4BP, LE17 4BJ, LE17 4AY, LE17 4BB, LE17 4BD, LE17 4AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE17 4BW 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 | 50.9% | 49.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.6% | 1.5% | 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 LE17 4BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% 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 | 18.7% | 20.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 65.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 49.3% | 45.9% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.8% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 33.2% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96.6% | 93.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rugby Road was 209.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.0% higher than the Lutterworth East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rugby Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Lutterworth East and the 10th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rugby Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-09-02 | £267,008 |
| 23 Rugby Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2022-12-09 | £253,750 |
| 21 Rugby Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-23 | £259,212 |
| 19 Rugby Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,750 | 2022-09-02 | £252,505 |
| 3 The Terrace, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-29 | £298,279 |
LE17 4BW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
LE17 4BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wycliffe Primary School Moorbarns Lane , LE17 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrier Church of England Primary School Bitteswell Road , LE17 4EX | 3out of 4 | 824 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 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Gilmorton LE17 5LU | 4out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School Ashby Road , Ullesthorpe LE17 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,348 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 | 597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lutterworth College Bitteswell Road , LE17 4EW | 3out of 4 | 1,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawasdee Thai Restaurant | Fox Inn, 34 Rugby Road | 40 yd | |
| Indian Vojon | 10 Bank Street, Lutterworth | 239 yd | |
| E&R Tearoom Ltd | 10 High Street, Lutterworth | 241 yd | |
| Hai Tian Restaurant | Hai Tan, 27 Church Street | 288 yd | |
| GUSTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT | 8 Church Street, Lutterworth | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Inn | Rugby Road, Lutterworth | 40 yd | |
| Unicorn Inn | 29 Church Street, Lutterworth | 298 yd | |
| The Unicorn Inn | Unicorn Inn, 29 Church Street | 298 yd | |
| The Shambles Public House | The Shambles Public House, 10 Bell Street | 301 yd | |
| Koggys Wine Bar | Koggys Wine Bar, 12 Station Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Cottage | Chengs Cottage, 17 High Street | 230 yd | |
| Subway | 9 High Street, Lutterworth | 230 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 14 High Street, Lutterworth | 241 yd | |
| TJs Burger And Kebab Bar | 3 Shambles Court, Belll Street | 301 yd | |
| Lutterworth Chippy | Lutterworth Chippy, 5 Bell Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Rugby Road, Lutterworth | 21 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Bitteswell Road | 574 yd | |
| Waitrose | Lower Leicester Road, Lutterworth | 686 yd | |
| Central England Cooperative | The Sir Frank Whittle, Linden Drive | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lutterworth Golf Club RUGBY ROAD | golf | 495 yd |
| Lutterworth Cricket Club COVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| John Wycliffe Primary School MOORBARNS LANE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Lutterworth Swimming Pool (Closed) Coventry Road | swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Lutterworth High School WOODWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Lutterworth Sports Centre COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Coventry Road Recreation Ground COVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Moorbarns Lane MOORBARNS LANE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Sherrier Ce Primary School BITTESWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 900 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 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.