Wilfred Gardens, Ashby-de-la-zouch, LE65 2GX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE65 2GX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	53%	47.8%	-5.2%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	47%	52.2%	5.2%	49.0%	3.2%

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	22.5%	30.9%	8.4%	37.9%	-7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	37.2%	-14.3%	44.2%	-7.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	8%	14.4%	6.4%	9.1%	5.3%
Widowed	16.8%	14.4%	-2.4%	6.1%	8.3%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	26.2%	30.5%	4.3%	48.4%	-17.9%
Good health	30.8%	32.2%	1.4%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	30.1%	23.4%	-6.7%	12.7%	10.7%
Bad health	10.8%	10.2%	-0.6%	4.0%	6.2%
Very bad health	2.2%	3.7%	1.5%	1.2%	2.5%

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.

In the area around LE65 2GX this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.5%	31.2%	-7.3%	18.2%	13.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.4%	9.5%	1.1%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	9.8%	-1.3%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	6%	1.4%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.5%	10.5%	4.0%	16.9%	-6.4%
Degree or Similar	27.1%	31.2%	4.1%	33.8%	-2.6%
Other	3.8%	1.8%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	3.1%	-2.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	98.6%	99.3%	0.7%	81.4%	17.9%

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	98.6%	93.9%	-4.7%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	1.4%	4.4%	3.0%	6.1%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	93.9%	-1.8%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.4%	2%	1.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.1%	76.7%	-2.6%
Ireland	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	21.4%	13.5%	7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.2%	37.2%	-3.0%
Christian	61.6%	46.2%	15.4%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Wilfred Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilfred Gardens was 89.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.4% higher than the Ashby Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wilfred Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Ashby Castle and the 81st highest crime rate of 323 local areas in North West Leicestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.2%.

🔎 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. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LE65 2GX, 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 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) - 3/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Wilfred Gardens are based on 49 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 Wilfred Gardens, Ashby-de-la-zouch, LE65 2GX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE65 2GX

Average Price
£336,539

Semi-Detached
£321,949

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£340,625

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wilfred Gardens

Average Price
£343,296

Semi-Detached
£328,208

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£348,744

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wilfred GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3A Wilfred Gardens, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-08-27	£318,670
20 Wilfred Gardens, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2022-08-09	£351,531
27 Wilfred Gardens, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£335,150	2022-06-17	£359,656
29 Wilfred Gardens, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2022-03-08	£368,158
15 Wilfred Gardens, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2021-01-21	£455,126

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE65 2GX

Employment

LE65 2GX 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 LE65 2GX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	135
Full-Time Employee	80
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Part-Time Employee	21
Other	10
Self-Employed	8
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	14
Education	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	7
Transport and storage	6
Construction	6
Human health and social work activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashby Hill Top Primary School Beaumont Avenue , LE65 2NF	- not rated	445 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby Hill Top Primary School Beaumont Avenue , LE65 2NF	4out of 4	445 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School Burton Road , LE65 2LL	3out of 4	539 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby Willesley Primary School Packington Nook Lane , LE65 2QG	3out of 4	618 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby Willesley Primary School Packington Nook Lane , LE65 2QG	- not rated	618 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ivanhoe College Ashby-De-La-Zouch North Street , LE65 1HX	- not rated	1,057 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ivanhoe School North Street , LE65 1HX	- not rated	1,057 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby School Nottingham Road , LE65 1DT	- not rated	1,255 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby School Nottingham Road , LE65 1DT	3out of 4	1,255 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashby School Nottingham Road , LE65 1DT	- not rated	1,255 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castleview School 9a & 10a Waterloo House , North Street LE65 1HS	- not rated	867 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor House School South Street , LE65 1BR	- not rated	993 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rickshaw	28 Tamworth Road, Ashby De La Zouch	309 yd
La Zouch Restaurant	2 Kilwardby Street, Ashby-De-La-Zouch	374 yd
Congregational Church	Congregational Church, Kilwardby Street	374 yd
North's Deli	2 Bath Street, Ashby De La Zouch	454 yd
Indulgent Chocolate	10 Bath Street, Ashby De La Zouch	472 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ivanhoe Social Club	Ivanhoe Social Club, Wilfred Place	187 yd
The Railway Tavern	Railway Tavern, 5 Tamworth Road	278 yd
Ashby Hastings Cricket Club	Ashby Hastings Cricket & Hockey Club, Station Road	371 yd
The Wine Bar	13 Rushtons Yard, Market Street	550 yd
The Cocktail Bar	14 Rushtons Yard, Market Street	557 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wong Kwei	9 Bath Street, Ashby De La Zouch	454 yd
Domino's Pizza	24 Market Street, Ashby De La Zouch	586 yd
La Spezia Pizzeria	3 Bakery Court (La Spezia), Market Street	694 yd
Sugarhut Desserts Ashby	6 Bakery Court, Market Street	740 yd
Splashby	Hood Park Leisure Centre, North Street	818 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	9 Derby Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch		586 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bath Grounds Station Road	grass pitches	401 yd
Ashby Hill Top Primary School BEAUMONT AVENUE	grass pitches	445 yd
Western Park Avenue Road	grass pitches	482 yd
Ashby Health And Fitness (Closed) Holywell Mill Holywell Mill Burton Road	health and fitness suite	600 yd
Ashby Willesley County Primary School PACKINGTON NOOK LANE	grass pitches	613 yd
Westfields Recreation Ground Abbey Drive	grass pitches	708 yd
Fitness Republic 59A 59A MARKET STREET	health and fitness suite	738 yd
Willesley Park Golf Club MEASHAM ROAD	golf	738 yd
Ashby Castle Lawn Tennis Club Castle Lodge Drive off SOUTH STREET	tennis courts	832 yd
Hood Park Leisure Centre NORTH STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	877 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	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.1%

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	70.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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