Smisby Road is in Ashby-De-La-Zouch and in North West Leicestershire district. LE65 2UG is located in the Ashby Holywell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smisby Road, Ashby-de-la-zouch, LE65 2UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE65 2UE, LE65 2UU, LE65 2AE, LE65 2AF, LE65 2AD, LE65 2UY, LE65 2AJ, LE65 2AQ, LE65 2AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE65 2UG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.4% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.6% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 40% | 41.5% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 41.3% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 55.7% | 58.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 31.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 22.3% | 10.7% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 7.6% | -11.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 20.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 43% | 21.2% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 96.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 96.1% | 92.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smisby Road was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% higher than the Ashby Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Smisby Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Ashby Castle and the 131st lowest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 5 York House Smisby Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-07-14 | £177,503 |
| Apartment 9 York House Smisby Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-02-03 | £189,618 |
| Apartment 6 York House Smisby Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,750 | 2022-12-16 | £142,601 |
| Apartment 10 York House Smisby Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-11-29 | £171,714 |
| L F E Transport Smisby Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2022-03-31 | £1,360,274 |
LE65 2UG 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 | 202 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Hastings Primary School School Lane , | - not rated | 732 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Willowbrook Close , LE65 1JX | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School Burton Road , LE65 2LL | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby Hill Top Primary School Beaumont Avenue , LE65 2NF | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby Willesley Primary School Packington Nook Lane , LE65 2QG | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe College North Street , LE65 1HX | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby School Nottingham Road , LE65 1DT | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | 2out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Charlton Learning Centre North Street , LE65 1HU | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestone Fitness | Smisby Road, Ashby De La Zouch | 0 yd | |
| Rebound Inflatables | Rebound, Smisby Road | 96 yd | |
| Baxterstorey At KP Snacks (Canteen) | The Snack Factory, Smisby Road | 199 yd | |
| Bluebell Catering Ltd | EMH Care & Support, Springfields | 902 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | Unit 2, 2 School Lane | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bluebell | The Blue Bell, 23 The Callis | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicks Fish Bar | 14A The Callis, Ashby De La Zouch | 912 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.