Francis Way is in Ellistown, Coalville and in North West Leicestershire district. LE67 1FS is located in the Ellistown & Battleflat electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Francis Way, Ellistown, Coalville, LE67 1FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE67 1FX, LE67 1FR, LE67 1GJ, LE67 1FU, LE67 1FT, LE67 1FY, LE67 1FJ, LE67 1DH, LE67 1GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE67 1FS has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.8% | 48% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 35.2% | 39.6% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 46% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (86%) 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 | 52.8% | 55.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 30.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.3% | 19.2% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 18.4% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 29.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 93.1% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 97% | 92.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 92.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Way was 98.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% higher than the Ellistown & Battleflat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Francis Way has the 9th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ellistown & Battleflat and the 72nd highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Francis Way, Coalville, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2025-03-31 | £335,876 |
| 8 Francis Way, Coalville, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-02-10 | £290,270 |
| 9 Francis Way, Coalville, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-07-20 | £366,758 |
| 14 Francis Way, Coalville, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2022-06-23 | £321,868 |
| 8 Francis Way, Coalville, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £269,995 | 2020-11-13 | £337,180 |
LE67 1FS 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 | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellistown Community Primary School Whitehill Road , Ellistown LE67 1EN | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugglescote Community Primary School Ashburton Road , Hugglescote LE67 2HA | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire Convent Drive , LE67 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvoirdale Community Primary School Scotlands Road , LE67 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ibstock Junior School Melbourne Road , LE67 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Newbridge School Forest Road , LE67 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ibstock Community College Central Avenue , LE67 6NE | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Studio School Thornborough Road , LE67 3TN | 2out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Rock School Meadow Lane , LE67 4BR | 3out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Charnwood High School Broad Lane , LE67 9TB | 3out of 4 | 4,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The SMB Group C/O Stephenson Campus, Thornborough Road , LE67 3TN | - not rated | 4,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Way School Warren Hills Road , LE67 4UU | 4out of 4 | 4,672 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Community School Heath Road , Barlestone CV13 0JD | - not rated | 5,342 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFA Catering @ FP McCann | Street Record, Whitehill Road | 505 yd | |
| Ellistown Scout Headquarters | Ellistown Scout Headquarters, Kendal Road | 777 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Ltd At Amazon Distribution Centre | Amazon Distribution Centre, Robson Way | 867 yd | |
| Jigsaw Catering At Ibstock Brick | Hepworth Concrete Pipes, Whitehill Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellistown Working Mens Club | Ellistown Working Mens Club, Whitehill Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellistown Fish & Chips | Shop, 214 Whitehill Road | 435 yd | |
| Golden House | 80 Midland Road, Ellistown | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Street Recreation Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Ellistown Fc TERRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 976 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.