Woodmarket, Lutterworth, LE17 4BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE17 4BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	52.1%	49.8%	-2.3%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	47.9%	50.2%	2.3%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 4BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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	22.4%	22.4%	0.0%	37.9%	-15.5%
Married: Opposite sex	63.1%	64.6%	1.5%	44.2%	20.4%
Separated	2.1%	0.8%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.1%	6.1%	-1.0%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	5.4%	6.1%	0.7%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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 (87.3%) 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	54.5%	61.3%	6.8%	48.4%	12.9%
Good health	31%	26%	-5.0%	33.6%	-7.6%
Fair health	10.2%	10.3%	0.1%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	3%	1.4%	-1.6%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 LE17 4BX this area, 7.7% 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 50.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.7%	7.7%	-1.0%	18.2%	-10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	5.2%	-3.9%	9.6%	-4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	12.1%	-0.3%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	4.8%	1.5%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	18.1%	6.5%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	52.3%	50.4%	-1.9%	33.8%	16.6%
Other	2.5%	1.6%	-0.9%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.7%	5.1%	3.4%	3.1%	2.0%
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.4%	1.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.7%	91.8%	-3.9%	81.4%	10.4%
Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% 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	92.7%	91.4%	-1.3%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	2%	2.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	2.3%	3.1%	0.8%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	3%	2.7%	-0.3%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	91.1%	-1.6%	83.2%	7.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	8.9%	8.6%	9.8%	-0.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.2%	76.7%	16.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6.2%	13.5%	-7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.2%	37.2%	-3.0%
Christian	56.5%	46.2%	10.3%
Hindu	2.7%	1.7%	1.0%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Woodmarket Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodmarket was 108.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% higher than the Lutterworth East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodmarket has the 7th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Lutterworth East and the 35th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LE17 4BX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodmarket are based on 73 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Harborough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodmarket, Lutterworth, LE17 4BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE17 4BX

Average Price
£417,360

Semi-Detached
£357,571

Terraced
£420,526

Detached
£635,533

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodmarket

Average Price
£391,389

Semi-Detached
£377,558

Terraced
£260,557

Detached
£510,260

Flats/Maisonettes
£93,275

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on WoodmarketStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Woodmarket, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2025-05-28	£328,839
57 Woodmarket, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£268,000	2021-03-03	£314,502
29 Woodmarket, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2019-08-30	£505,474
53 Woodmarket, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,500	2019-08-28	£353,832
61 Woodmarket, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£340,000	2019-07-29	£411,986

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE17 4BX

Employment

LE17 4BX 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 4BX 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	80
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	20
Manufacturing	10
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	6
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Wycliffe Primary School Moorbarns Lane , LE17 4QJ	3out of 4	256 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sherrier Church of England Primary School Bitteswell Road , LE17 4EX	3out of 4	789 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	1,694 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School Ashby Road , Ullesthorpe LE17 5DN	3out of 4	5,095 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Gilmorton LE17 5LU	4out of 4	5,179 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lutterworth High School Woodway Road , LE17 4QH	4out of 4	285 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lutterworth College Bitteswell Road , LE17 4EW	3out of 4	838 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Indian Vojon	10 Bank Street, Lutterworth	285 yd
Sawasdee Thai Restaurant	Fox Inn, 34 Rugby Road	301 yd
Costa Coffee	26 Church Street, Lutterworth	334 yd
Hai Tian Restaurant	Hai Tan, 27 Church Street	369 yd
E&R Tearoom Ltd	10 High Street, Lutterworth	378 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fox Inn	Rugby Road, Lutterworth	301 yd
Unicorn Inn	29 Church Street, Lutterworth	341 yd
The Unicorn Inn	Unicorn Inn, 29 Church Street	341 yd
The Greyhound	The Greyhound, 9 Market Street	473 yd
The Shambles Public House	The Shambles Public House, 10 Bell Street	480 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	14 High Street, Lutterworth	378 yd
Neil Green Catering	Butties, 24 Church Street	402 yd
Bagos Pizza	Pizzaman, 8 Church Street	402 yd
China Cottage	Chengs Cottage, 17 High Street	410 yd
Subway	9 High Street, Lutterworth	410 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	1 Rugby Road, Lutterworth	333 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Bitteswell Road	574 yd
Central England Cooperative	The Sir Frank Whittle, Linden Drive	732 yd
Waitrose	Lower Leicester Road, Lutterworth	769 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
John Wycliffe Primary School MOORBARNS LANE	grass pitches	290 yd
Lutterworth Cricket Club COVENTRY ROAD	grass pitches	352 yd
Lutterworth High School WOODWAY ROAD	grass pitches	373 yd
Lutterworth Swimming Pool (Closed) Coventry Road	swimming pool	435 yd
Moorbarns Lane MOORBARNS LANE	grass pitches	535 yd
Coventry Road Recreation Ground COVENTRY ROAD	grass pitches	567 yd
Lutterworth Sports Centre COVENTRY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	610 yd
Lutterworth Golf Club RUGBY ROAD	golf	685 yd
Sherrier Ce Primary School BITTESWELL ROAD	grass pitches	821 yd
Lutterworth College BITTESWELL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	917 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	103.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	319.38 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	319.38 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.44 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LE17 4BX