The Close is in Swinford, Lutterworth and in Harborough district. LE17 6BD is located in the Misterton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Close, Swinford, Lutterworth, LE17 6BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE17 6AZ, LE17 6AU, LE17 6BG, LE17 6BE, LE17 6BA, LE17 6AY, LE17 6BL, LE17 6AX, LE17 6BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE17 6BD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 47.8% | 48.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 17.7% | 38.9% | 21.2% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 37.9% | -30.8% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 12.6% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 56.3% | 61% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 30.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.6% | 12.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 16.8% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 21.1% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 37.9% | -5.4% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.4% 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% | 92.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Close was 101.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 157.6% higher than the Bosworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bosworth and the 42nd highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-07-07 | £288,175 |
| 6 The Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2020-10-27 | £249,316 |
| 3 The Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2018-02-12 | £273,432 |
| 3 The Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2015-09-21 | £256,237 |
| 7 The Close, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2014-07-11 | £273,820 |
LE17 6BD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Education | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinford Church of England Primary School School Lane , Swinford LE17 6BG | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kilworth Church of England Primary School Walcote Road , South Kilworth LE17 6EG | 3out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yelvertoft Primary School School Lane , Yelvertoft NN6 6LH | 3out of 4 | 5,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby Free Primary School Bailey Road , Central Park CV23 0PD | 3out of 4 | 5,278 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequers Inn | Chequers Inn, High Street | 190 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowland United Cricket Club LODGE COTTAGE LODGE COTTAGE LUTTERWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 171 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 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.