Union Passage, Ashby-de-la-zouch, LE65 1BW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE65 1BW is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population 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	49.3%	44.1%	-5.2%	51.0%	-6.9%
Male	50.7%	55.9%	5.2%	49.0%	6.9%

Partnership Status

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	35.1%	35.1%	0.0%	37.9%	-2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	49.4%	42.9%	-6.5%	44.2%	-1.3%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2%	2.9%	0.9%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	8%	11.8%	3.8%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	4.8%	7.3%	2.5%	6.1%	1.2%

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	58.2%	47.3%	-10.9%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	28.3%	33.1%	4.8%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	8.9%	14.9%	6.0%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	4.3%	4.3%	0.0%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	15.5%	14.3%	-1.2%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	8.2%	-3.4%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	10.7%	-2.8%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	9.8%	8.6%	5.3%	4.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	17.2%	2.1%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	37.5%	36.9%	-0.6%	33.8%	3.1%
Other	5.6%	2.9%	-2.7%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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)
Chinese	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	3.9%	3.2%	-0.7%	3.1%	0.1%
Other Asian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	93.1%	92.5%	-0.6%	81.4%	11.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	88.6%	-3.5%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	2.6%	3.9%	1.3%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	2%	1.4%	-0.6%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	4.6%	2.3%	5.6%	-1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.8%	88.6%	-3.2%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.1%	6.8%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	2%	2.5%	0.5%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0.7%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.6%	37.2%	-0.6%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Buddhist	2.2%	0.5%	1.7%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Union Passage Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Passage was 596.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1595.1% higher than the Ashby Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Union Passage has the 2nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Ashby Castle and the 4th highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 334.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LE65 1BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 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) - 2/10 (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) - 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 Union Passage are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North West Leicestershire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Union Passage, Ashby-de-la-zouch, LE65 1BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE65 1BW

Average Price
£159,996

Semi-Detached
£159,996

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Union Passage

Average Price
£225,325

Semi-Detached
£225,325

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Union PassageStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Union Passage, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£127,500	2025-04-09	£135,738
4 Union Passage, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-03-24	£205,962
2 Union Passage, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,500	2000-12-14	£239,098
2 Union Passage, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£56,950	1999-02-09	£265,189
2 Union Passage, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£49,000	1996-03-13	£280,636

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE65 1BW

Employment

LE65 1BW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	37
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Transport and storage	16
Education	15
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Information and communication	7
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School Burton Road , LE65 2LL	3out of 4	295 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby Hill Top Primary School Beaumont Avenue , LE65 2NF	4out of 4	810 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodcote Primary School Willowbrook Close , LE65 1JX	3out of 4	831 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby Hastings Primary School School Lane ,	- not rated	1,008 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby Willesley Primary School Packington Nook Lane , LE65 2QG	3out of 4	1,065 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ivanhoe College North Street , LE65 1HX	3out of 4	525 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby School Nottingham Road , LE65 1DT	- not rated	766 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lewis Charlton Learning Centre North Street , LE65 1HU	- not rated	338 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barkers Coffee Lounge	2 Rushtons Yard, Market Street	50 yd
Shoulder Of Mutton	1 Market Street, Ashby De La Zouch	72 yd
Costa Coffee	33 Market Street, Ashby De La Zouch	72 yd
Redz Cafe	7 Coxons Mews, Ashby De La Zouch	87 yd
Zamani	11 Rushtons Yard (Zamani Restaurant), Market Street	92 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cocktail Bar	14 Rushtons Yard, Market Street	49 yd
The Wine Bar	13 Rushtons Yard, Market Street	50 yd
Manhattans	60A Market Street, Ashby De La Zouch	103 yd
The Lamb Inn	56 Market Street, Ashby De La Zouch	103 yd
Bowling Green Inn	Bowling Green Inn, Brook Street	110 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	24 Market Street, Ashby De La Zouch	48 yd
La Spezia Pizzeria	3 Bakery Court (La Spezia), Market Street	103 yd
Wong Kwei	9 Bath Street, Ashby De La Zouch	141 yd
Sugarhut Desserts Ashby	6 Bakery Court, Market Street	153 yd
C K House	100A Market Street, Ashby-De-La-Zouch	241 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	9 Derby Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch		206 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness Republic 59A 59A MARKET STREET	health and fitness suite	153 yd
Ashby Castle Lawn Tennis Club Castle Lodge Drive off SOUTH STREET	tennis courts	269 yd
Hood Park Leisure Centre NORTH STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	358 yd
Bath Grounds Station Road	grass pitches	410 yd
Ashby Health And Fitness (Closed) Holywell Mill Holywell Mill Burton Road	health and fitness suite	454 yd
Ivanhoe Specialist Technology Academy NORTH STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	495 yd
Ashby School NOTTINGHAM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	675 yd
Western Park Avenue Road	grass pitches	854 yd
Ashby Hill Top Primary School BEAUMONT AVENUE	grass pitches	910 yd
Ashby Willesley County Primary School PACKINGTON NOOK LANE	grass pitches	1,066 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	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	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%

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