Walker Road is in Bardon Hill, Coalville and in North West Leicestershire district. LE67 1SZ is located in the Ellistown & Battleflat electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walker Road, Bardon Hill, Coalville, LE67 1SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE67 1UE, LE67 1TB, LE67 1TU, LE67 1UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE67 1SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 21.4% | 16.2% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 50.5% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 19.4% | 18.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 (67.7%) 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 | 30.8% | 27.6% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -20.8% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 40.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 24% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 LE67 1SZ this area, 38.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 38.2% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 17.2% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 96.8% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 99.1% | 95.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 95.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walker Road was 306.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.3% higher than the Ellistown & Battleflat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walker Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ellistown & Battleflat and the 14th highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.
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.
LE67 1SZ 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 LE67 1SZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School Main Street , Stanton-under-Bardon LE67 9TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broom Leys School Broom Leys Road , LE67 4DB | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellistown Community Primary School Whitehill Road , Ellistown LE67 1EN | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Hills Community Primary School Stamford Drive , LE67 4TA | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire Convent Drive , LE67 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Rock School Meadow Lane , LE67 4BR | 3out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Charnwood High School Broad Lane , LE67 9TB | 3out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Studio School Thornborough Road , LE67 3TN | 2out of 4 | 5,054 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ibstock Community College Central Avenue , LE67 6NE | 3out of 4 | 5,404 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 | 4,986 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 | 3,134 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board24 Ltd | Model Board Ltd, Hilltop Industrial Estate | 182 yd | |
| Schluter-Systems LTD | Unit 4 - 5, Bardon 22 Industrial Park | 248 yd | |
| Baxter Storey At Laddaw | Laddaw Ltd, Interlink Way South | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood Arms | Beveridge Lane, Coalville | 248 yd | |
| The Birch Tree | Bardon Road, Coalville | 591 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.