Merrylees Road is in Thornton, Coalville and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE67 1AP is located in the Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merrylees Road, Thornton, Coalville, LE67 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE67 1AP 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 | 50.7% | 51.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 LE67 1AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 20% | 27% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 51.4% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 13% | 11.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 50% | 55% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 32.6% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 26.9% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 30.6% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.7% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.5% | 96.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merrylees Road was 144.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 161.4% higher than the Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Merrylees Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead and the 30th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasland Merrylees Road, Coalville, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-03-26 | £552,457 |
| Ashleigh Merrylees Road, Coalville, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-01-27 | £428,400 |
| The Bend Merrylees Road, Coalville, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-11-09 | £427,939 |
| Brooklands Merrylees Road, Coalville, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2017-04-12 | £569,099 |
| Clovelly Merrylees Road, Coalville, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-11-11 | £423,716 |
LE67 1AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE67 1AP 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 | 43 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Primary School Main Street , Thornton LE67 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Desford Community Primary School Kirkby Road , Desford LE9 9JH | 3out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold Verdon Primary School Dragon Lane , Newbold Verdon LE9 9NG | 3out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercenfeld Primary School Oakfield Avenue , LE67 9WG | 1out of 4 | 4,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School Main Street , Stanton-under-Bardon LE67 9TQ | 3out of 4 | 4,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Charnwood High School Broad Lane , LE67 9TB | 3out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Academy Leicester Lane , Desford LE9 9JL | 4out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | 4out of 4 | 5,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovelly House School Clovelly , Merrylees Road LE67 1AP | - not rated | 188 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Community School Heath Road , Barlestone CV13 0JD | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Golf & Conference Centre MARKFIELD LANE | golf | 1,070 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 | 90.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.