Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4EP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE17 4EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.2%	50.4%	4.2%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	53.8%	49.6%	-4.2%	49.0%	0.6%

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 4EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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	27.3%	25.4%	-1.9%	37.9%	-12.5%
Married: Opposite sex	52%	52.6%	0.6%	44.2%	8.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.8%	2.6%	0.8%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	9.3%	8.6%	-0.7%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	9.7%	9.9%	0.2%	6.1%	3.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.8%	42.7%	2.9%	48.4%	-5.7%
Good health	38.3%	33.3%	-5.0%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	15.8%	18%	2.2%	12.7%	5.3%
Bad health	6%	4.1%	-1.9%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.1%	24.9%	-0.2%	18.2%	6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	8.2%	-4.6%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	15.5%	1.8%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	6%	1.6%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	12.4%	3.1%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	31.3%	31.3%	0.0%	33.8%	-2.5%
Other	3.5%	1.7%	-1.8%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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)
Indian	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	98.5%	97%	-1.5%	81.4%	15.6%
Arab	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

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	97.7%	91.4%	-6.3%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	1.5%	4.5%	3.0%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-4.1%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	91.8%	-5.9%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	1.1%	-1.2%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.3%	76.7%	4.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	2.6%	1.5%	1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	63.1%	46.2%	16.9%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Bitteswell Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bitteswell Road was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% lower than the Lutterworth East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bitteswell Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Lutterworth East and the 128th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 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 4EP, 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Bitteswell Road are based on 71 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 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE17 4EP

Average Price
£529,711

Semi-Detached
£388,821

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£600,156

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bitteswell Road

Average Price
£609,299

Semi-Detached
£461,340

Terraced
£662,719

Detached
£647,774

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£316,855

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bitteswell Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
63 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£384,000	2024-03-13	£429,437
59 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£164,000	2020-02-24	£206,690
69 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2014-06-20	£807,115
59 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2002-03-08	£318,874
61 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2000-11-24	£586,519

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE17 4EP

Employment

LE17 4EP 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 4EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	69
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	14
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Construction	9
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	412 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	689 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John Wycliffe Primary School Moorbarns Lane , LE17 4QJ	3out of 4	1,204 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School Ashby Road , Ullesthorpe LE17 5DN	3out of 4	4,256 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Gilmorton LE17 5LU	4out of 4	4,609 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lutterworth College Bitteswell Road , LE17 4EW	3out of 4	173 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lutterworth High School Woodway Road , LE17 4QH	4out of 4	1,132 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Academy For Dementia Research And Education	Lutterworth Grammar School And Community College, Bitteswell Road	208 yd
Bistro (Lutterworth Sports Centre)	Coventry Road, Lutterworth	559 yd
The Big Bite	23 Linden Drive, Lutterworth	588 yd
Cafe Rustica	Mercury News, 17 Linden Drive	596 yd
Coombs Catering Partnership Ltd	38 Lower Leicester Road, Lutterworth	703 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Olde Royal Oak	Olde Royal Oak, Valley Lane	673 yd
Lutterworth Club	Lutterworth Club, Lower Leicester Road	688 yd
Live At The Lodge Ltd	Masonic Hall, George Street	706 yd
Red Arrow	Red Arrow, Coventry Road	825 yd
The Man At Arms	The Man At Arms, The Green	850 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waves Fish & Chips	25 Linden Drive, Lutterworth	596 yd
The Great Wall House	27 Linden Drive, Lutterworth	596 yd
Papadoms	19 Linden Drive, Lutterworth	596 yd
Central Fish Bar	3 Central Avenue, Lutterworth	670 yd
Neil Green Catering	Butties, 24 Church Street	859 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Central Stores	V G Superstore, Central Avenue	576 yd
Central England Cooperative	The Sir Frank Whittle, Linden Drive	596 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Bitteswell Road	616 yd
Lutterworth News	Leicester Road, Lutterworth	680 yd
Waitrose	Lower Leicester Road, Lutterworth	688 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lutterworth College (Bitteswell Road Playing Field) BITTESWELL ROAD	grass pitches	110 yd
Lutterworth College BITTESWELL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	169 yd
Sherrier Ce Primary School BITTESWELL ROAD	grass pitches	293 yd
Lutterworth Sports Centre COVENTRY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	398 yd
Coventry Road Recreation Ground COVENTRY ROAD	grass pitches	495 yd
Lutterworth Swimming Pool (Closed) Coventry Road	swimming pool	576 yd
Kong Park DUNLEY WAY	grass pitches	604 yd
Lutterworth Cricket Club COVENTRY ROAD	grass pitches	655 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	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%

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	19.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	22.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.51 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.51 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.07 Mbit/s

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