Bitteswell Road is in Lutterworth and in Harborough district. LE17 4EL 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 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE17 4EY, LE17 4RB, LE17 4EZ, LE17 4EQ, LE17 4EG, LE17 4EE, LE17 4EN, LE17 4ED, LE17 4ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE17 4EL 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% |
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 4EL 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% |
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% |
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 4EL 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bitteswell Road 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.
Bitteswell Road 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2023-08-31 | £522,431 |
| 29 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-04-30 | £516,970 |
| 1 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-05-10 | £316,855 |
| 19 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-03-13 | £598,655 |
| 15 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2013-11-22 | £813,970 |
LE17 4EL 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 4EL 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrier Church of England Primary School Bitteswell Road , LE17 4EX | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wycliffe Primary School Moorbarns Lane , LE17 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 780 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 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Gilmorton LE17 5LU | 4out of 4 | 4,724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School Ashby Road , Ullesthorpe LE17 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutterworth College Bitteswell Road , LE17 4EW | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lutterworth High School Woodway Road , LE17 4QH | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro (Lutterworth Sports Centre) | Coventry Road, Lutterworth | 103 yd | |
| Vieta | 6 Weston Court, George Street | 224 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 26 Church Street, Lutterworth | 290 yd | |
| Vanilla Bake Box | 25 Market Street, Lutterworth | 320 yd | |
| Karters Cafe Ltd | 20 Church Street, Lutterworth | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live At The Lodge Ltd | Masonic Hall, George Street | 239 yd | |
| Unicorn Inn | 29 Church Street, Lutterworth | 323 yd | |
| The Unicorn Inn | Unicorn Inn, 29 Church Street | 323 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 9 Market Street | 344 yd | |
| Lutterworth Club | Lutterworth Club, Lower Leicester Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Green Catering | Butties, 24 Church Street | 330 yd | |
| Bagos Pizza | Pizzaman, 8 Church Street | 330 yd | |
| Miles Bakery And Ice Cream | 1 Market Street, Lutterworth | 350 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 14 High Street, Lutterworth | 399 yd | |
| TJs Burger And Kebab Bar | 3 Shambles Court, Belll Street | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Bitteswell Road | 137 yd | |
| Waitrose | Lower Leicester Road, Lutterworth | 346 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Rugby Road, Lutterworth | 599 yd | |
| Central England Cooperative | The Sir Frank Whittle, Linden Drive | 618 yd | |
| Lutterworth News | Leicester Road, Lutterworth | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lutterworth Swimming Pool (Closed) Coventry Road | swimming pool | 156 yd |
| Lutterworth Cricket Club COVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Lutterworth Sports Centre COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Sherrier Ce Primary School BITTESWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Coventry Road Recreation Ground COVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Lutterworth College BITTESWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Lutterworth College (Bitteswell Road Playing Field) BITTESWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| John Wycliffe Primary School MOORBARNS LANE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Lutterworth High School WOODWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Kong Park DUNLEY WAY | grass pitches | 955 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 48.72 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.