Ratby Road, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE6 0BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	51.6%	1.1%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	49.5%	48.4%	-1.1%	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 LE6 0BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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	23.1%	20.5%	-2.6%	37.9%	-17.4%
Married: Opposite sex	58.7%	52.1%	-6.6%	44.2%	7.9%
Separated	2.8%	2.6%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	7.7%	17.1%	9.4%	9.1%	8.0%
Widowed	7.7%	7.7%	0.0%	6.1%	1.6%

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	50.5%	48.8%	-1.7%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	35.7%	33.1%	-2.6%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	11.8%	13.2%	1.4%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	1.7%	4.3%	2.6%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	19.4%	20%	0.6%	18.2%	1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	7.7%	-1.2%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	10.2%	-4.4%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	6%	-0.1%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	15.7%	3.6%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	36.8%	37.9%	1.1%	33.8%	4.1%
Other	2%	2.6%	0.6%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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	2%	0.7%	-1.3%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	2.4%	2.8%	0.4%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	91.9%	94.7%	2.8%	81.4%	13.3%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% 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	93.3%	92.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	1%	5.3%	4.3%	6.1%	-0.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	92.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	1%	3.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.9%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	1.1%	-4.6%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.9%	76.7%	11.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Spain	2.1%	0.4%	1.7%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.3%	37.2%	4.1%
Christian	50.9%	46.2%	4.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Ratby Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ratby Road was 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.9% higher than the Groby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ratby Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Groby and the 100th highest crime rate of 358 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

🔎 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. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LE6 0BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Ratby Road are based on 176 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hinckley And Bosworth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ratby Road, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE6 0BS

Average Price
£268,131

Semi-Detached
£236,011

Terraced
£274,555

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ratby Road

Average Price
£279,619

Semi-Detached
£285,481

Terraced
£259,673

Detached
£439,334

Flats/Maisonettes
£246,226

Other
£240,192

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ratby Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1D Brookvale Cottages Ratby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2022-05-25	£249,894
1B Brookvale Cottages Ratby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2019-02-13	£257,564
Woodland Cottage 1A Brookvale Cottages Ratby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2019-02-12	£257,564
1 Brookvale Cottage Ratby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2018-10-19	£215,265
1 Brookvale Cottage Ratby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£258,750	2016-11-22	£410,213

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE6 0BS

Employment

LE6 0BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 LE6 0BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Education	19
Manufacturing	18
Other	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Construction	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN	- not rated	5,145 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA	- not rated	546 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA	- not rated	546 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Glebe Road , Groby LE6 0GT	3out of 4	570 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Martinshaw Primary School Forest Rise , Groby LE6 0BB	3out of 4	885 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ratby Primary School Main Street , Ratby LE6 0LN	3out of 4	1,313 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brookvale High School Groby Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP	- not rated	170 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP	- not rated	170 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE	- not rated	354 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE	- not rated	354 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Parks Community College Greencoat Road , LE3 6RN	- not rated	4,080 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moel Llys Centre Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 9EA	- not rated	3,207 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP	- not rated	3,892 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP	- not rated	3,977 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF	- not rated	3,982 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN	- not rated	4,230 yd	Community special school	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Compass Group At Baker Hughes (Druck)	Unit A, G. E. Sensing		858 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Groby Ex-Servicemens Social Club Ltd	16 - 18 Leicester Road, Groby		965 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Indchi Indo-chinese Streatery	18B Ratby Road, Groby		862 yd
Groby Fish Bar	1 Newtown Linford Lane, Groby		1,032 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Group	Co Operative, Laundon Way		451 yd
Central Coop	Central England Co-Operative Society, 11 Leicester Road		975 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brookvale High School RATBY ROAD	grass pitches	156 yd
Groby Community College RATBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	342 yd
The Old Quarry Playing Fields Forest View	grass pitches	1,015 yd
Stamford Memorial Park Off Stamford Drive	grass pitches	1,072 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	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	80.0%

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	40.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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