School Lane is in Swinford, Lutterworth and in Harborough district. LE17 6BG 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 School Lane, Swinford, Lutterworth, LE17 6BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE17 6BE, LE17 6BD, LE17 6HP, LE17 6AZ, LE17 6BL, LE17 6BQ, LE17 6AU, LE17 6BH, LE17 6AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE17 6BG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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% | 48.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 6BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% 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 | 17.7% | 24.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 65.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (90.8%) 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% | 56.6% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 10% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 5.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 15% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 44.4% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.2% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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% | 94.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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% | 94.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% lower than the Bosworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Lane has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bosworth and the 159th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owl Cottage School Lane, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2012-03-29 | £428,783 |
| Sunnymead School Lane, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2003-11-13 | £284,497 |
| Old Stable Cottage School Lane, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2001-08-10 | £306,423 |
| Old Stable Cottage School Lane, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2001-03-02 | £315,113 |
| Old Stable Cottage School Lane, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2000-08-08 | £293,969 |
LE17 6BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
LE17 6BG 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 | 156 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 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 | 101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kilworth Church of England Primary School Walcote Road , South Kilworth LE17 6EG | 3out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yelvertoft Primary School School Lane , Yelvertoft NN6 6LH | 3out of 4 | 5,173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby Free Primary School Bailey Road , Central Park CV23 0PD | 3out of 4 | 5,370 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 | 112 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowland United Cricket Club LODGE COTTAGE LODGE COTTAGE LUTTERWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 255 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.