Ruthyn Close, Ashby-de-la-zouch, LE65 1FU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE65 1FU 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	46.2%	51.6%	5.4%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	53.8%	48.4%	-5.4%	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 LE65 1FU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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	41.3%	30.4%	-10.9%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	45.9%	52.7%	6.8%	44.2%	8.5%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	1%	3.9%	2.9%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	6.1%	10.1%	4.0%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	5.1%	1.9%	-3.2%	6.1%	-4.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) 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	57.8%	63.3%	5.5%	48.4%	14.9%
Good health	32.1%	28.5%	-3.6%	33.6%	-5.1%
Fair health	8.8%	7.8%	-1.0%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	4.0%	-3.6%

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.

In the area around LE65 1FU this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.8%	6.2%	-6.6%	18.2%	-12.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	5.3%	-9.0%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	14.4%	-0.4%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	2%	2.9%	0.9%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	21.1%	5.8%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	40.3%	49.8%	9.5%	33.8%	16.0%
Other	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed Other	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.6%	94.6%	-3.0%	81.4%	13.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	98.4%	93.9%	-4.5%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	2.5%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.1%
Oceania	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	93.9%	-3.7%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91%	76.7%	14.3%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.2%	37.2%	18.0%
Christian	37.6%	46.2%	-8.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Ruthyn Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruthyn Close was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% higher than the Ashby Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ruthyn Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Ashby Castle and the 157th highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 376.2%.

🔎 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 1FU, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Ruthyn Close are based on 35 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 Ruthyn Close, Ashby-de-la-zouch, LE65 1FU

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE65 1FU

Average Price
£394,787

Semi-Detached
£307,533

Terraced
£273,587

Detached
£570,305

Flats/Maisonettes
£188,546

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ruthyn Close

Average Price
£358,996

Semi-Detached
£321,963

Terraced
£284,453

Detached
£581,490

Flats/Maisonettes
£192,311

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ruthyn CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Ruthyn Close, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2024-06-24	£614,969
1 Ruthyn Close, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-04-05	£196,327
3 Ruthyn Close, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-04-05	£196,327
5 Ruthyn Close, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2022-02-28	£269,191
5 Ruthyn Close, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2022-02-18	£274,919

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE65 1FU

Employment

LE65 1FU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	120
Self-Employed	21
Retired	18
Part-Time Employee	15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	20
Education	17
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	3
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	1,261 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodcote Primary School Willowbrook Close , LE65 1JX	3out of 4	1,391 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby Willesley Primary School Packington Nook Lane , LE65 2QG	3out of 4	1,424 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby Hill Top Primary School Beaumont Avenue , LE65 2NF	4out of 4	1,690 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby Hastings Primary School School Lane ,	- not rated	1,925 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashby School Nottingham Road , LE65 1DT	- not rated	588 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ivanhoe College North Street , LE65 1HX	3out of 4	920 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	841 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
Ashby Bowls Club	Ashby Bowls Club, The Green	739 yd
East Midlands Housing Prior Park Community Centre	The Community Centre, Prior Park Road	790 yd
The Lyric Rooms Limited	Lyric Rooms, 17 Lower Church Street	797 yd
Fine Cuisine	Lyric Rooms, 17 Lower Church Street	808 yd
The Style Hive	3 Lower Church Street, Ashby De La Zouch	831 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Tap At 76	76 Market Street, Ashby De La Zouch	862 yd
White Hart Inn	White Hart Public House, 82 Market Street	862 yd
Queens Head Hotel/Ciro's Night Club	Queens Head Hotel, 79 Market Street	902 yd
Bulls Head	Bulls Head, 67 Market Street	902 yd
Ashby Ivanhoe Football Club	Lower Packington Road, Ashby De La Zouch	906 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
C K House	100A Market Street, Ashby-De-La-Zouch	862 yd
Sugarhut Desserts Ashby	6 Bakery Court, Market Street	866 yd
The Fish Inn	83A Market Street, Ashby De La Zouch	886 yd
La Spezia Pizzeria	3 Bakery Court (La Spezia), Market Street	927 yd
Domino's Pizza	24 Market Street, Ashby De La Zouch	1,013 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marks And Spencer	1 Dents Road, Ashby De La Zouch		898 yd
Aldi	1 Dents Road, Ashby De La Zouch		898 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ashby School NOTTINGHAM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	669 yd
Ashby Castle Lawn Tennis Club Castle Lodge Drive off SOUTH STREET	tennis courts	735 yd
Nfu Sports Ground (Ashby-De-La-Zouch) GREENFIELD GREENFIELD LOWER PACKINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	888 yd
Fitness Republic 59A 59A MARKET STREET	health and fitness suite	942 yd
Bath Grounds Station Road	grass pitches	988 yd
Ivanhoe Specialist Technology Academy NORTH STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,024 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	100.0%

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	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	174.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	30 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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