Birch Avenue, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5GB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE67 5GB 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	45.8%	51.6%	5.8%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	54.2%	48.4%	-5.8%	49.0%	-0.6%

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	30.4%	23.5%	-6.9%	37.9%	-14.4%
Married: Opposite sex	46.9%	47.8%	0.9%	44.2%	3.6%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.6%	4%	1.4%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	8.8%	13%	4.2%	9.1%	3.9%
Widowed	11%	11.7%	0.7%	6.1%	5.6%

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 (70.7%) 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	32.1%	33.7%	1.6%	48.4%	-14.7%
Good health	36.5%	37%	0.5%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	21.5%	23.8%	2.3%	12.7%	11.1%
Bad health	8.7%	3.3%	-5.4%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	1.2%	1.0%

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.

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 19.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.5%	26.6%	-15.9%	18.2%	8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	10.5%	-3.1%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	16.9%	3.0%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	6.9%	2.5%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	15.7%	6.5%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	11.7%	19.4%	7.7%	33.8%	-14.4%
Other	4.8%	4%	-0.8%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	98.4%	97.4%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.0%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	99.4%	97.1%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.5%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	97.1%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.8%	76.7%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	23.1%	13.5%	9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	44.3%	46.2%	-1.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is Birch Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Avenue was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% higher than the Broom Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birch Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Broom Leys and the 118th highest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in LE67 5GB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Birch Avenue are based on 13 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 Birch Avenue, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5GB

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE67 5GB

Average Price
£226,942

Semi-Detached
£226,942

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Avenue

Average Price
£219,787

Semi-Detached
£219,787

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Birch Avenue, Coalville, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2025-07-03	£226,416
15 Birch Avenue, Coalville, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2024-02-29	£290,496
9 Birch Avenue, Coalville, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2018-04-13	£238,624
15 Birch Avenue, Coalville, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£153,000	2016-11-04	£229,179
8 Birch Avenue, Coalville, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£139,999	2015-08-21	£224,459

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE67 5GB

Employment

LE67 5GB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LE67 5GB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Self-Employed	11
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	14
Transport and storage	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Other	10
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy Parsonwood Hill , Whitwick LE67 5AT	3out of 4	810 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School Parsonwood Hill , Whitwick LE67 5AT	3out of 4	1,112 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broom Leys School Broom Leys Road , LE67 4DB	3out of 4	1,804 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Swannington Primary School Church Lane , Whitwick LE67 5DQ	3out of 4	1,900 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warren Hills Community Primary School Stamford Drive , LE67 4TA	3out of 4	2,178 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stephenson Studio School Thornborough Road , LE67 3TN	2out of 4	1,960 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Castle Rock School Meadow Lane , LE67 4BR	3out of 4	2,135 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Newbridge School Forest Road , LE67 3SJ	3out of 4	2,694 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,957 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Forest Way School Warren Hills Road , LE67 4UU	4out of 4	2,119 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mollys Cob Shop	Unit 4, Church Lane		876 yd
Hall Lane Methodist Church Lunch Club	376 Hall Lane, Whitwick		953 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Three Horseshoes	The Three Horseshoes, 11 Leicester Road	465 yd
Whitwick Constitutional Club	Club, 8 Silver Street	609 yd
White Horse	4 Market Place, Whitwick	677 yd
The Black Horse	Black Horse Inn, 3 Church Lane	810 yd
The Lady Jane	The Lady Jane, Hall Lane	846 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Doner Pizza Master	Shop, 5 Silver Street	565 yd
Whitwick Fryer	21 Vicarage Street, Whitwick	581 yd
J Wong	Shop, 6 Market Place	659 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-operative	1 Market Place, Whitwick		664 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hermitage Leisure Centre SILVER STREET	artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	700 yd
Whitwick Park TENNIS 33M FROM FLAT 1, PARK VIEW, CHURCH LANE 71M FROM CHURCH LANE TENNIS 33M FROM FLAT 1, PARK VIEW, CHURCH LANE 71M FROM CHURCH LANE CHURCH LANE	tennis courts	920 yd
King George'S Field, Parsonwood Hill PARSONWOOD HILL	grass pitches	954 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	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%

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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	169.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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