Betony Close is in Lutterworth and in Harborough district. LE17 4UY is located in the Lutterworth East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Betony Close, Lutterworth, LE17 4UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE17 4GY, LE17 4FY, LE17 4GF, LE17 4GB, LE17 4GE, LE17 4GG, LE17 4UW, LE17 4GN, LE17 4QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE17 4UY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 41.3% | 34.5% | -6.8% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 50.2% | 14.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 46.8% | 57.4% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 5.8% | -9.4% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 11.9% | -16.1% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 7.7% | -15.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 42.9% | 31.6% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.2% | 88.7% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.9% 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% | 90.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 90.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Betony Close was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the Lutterworth East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Betony Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Lutterworth East and the 85th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Betony Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £350,000 | 2018-01-26 | £444,348 |
| 3 Betony Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £480,000 | 2017-11-09 | £619,394 |
| 2 Betony Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £340,000 | 2017-10-20 | £449,521 |
| 4 Betony Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £350,000 | 2017-08-30 | £468,194 |
LE17 4UY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bitteswell The Green , Bitteswell LE17 4SB | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrier Church of England Primary School Bitteswell Road , LE17 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wycliffe Primary School Moorbarns Lane , LE17 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Gilmorton LE17 5LU | 4out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School Ashby Road , Ullesthorpe LE17 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,959 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 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lutterworth High School Woodway Road , LE17 4QH | 4out of 4 | 2,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Man At Arms | The Man At Arms, The Green | 672 yd | |
| The Olde Royal Oak | Olde Royal Oak, Valley Lane | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fish Bar | 3 Central Avenue, Lutterworth | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stores | V G Superstore, Central Avenue | 698 yd | |
| Lutterworth News | Leicester Road, Lutterworth | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kong Park DUNLEY WAY | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Lutterworth College (Bitteswell Road Playing Field) BITTESWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 904 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 | 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.