Garden Lane is in Ibstock and in North West Leicestershire district. LE67 6GZ is located in the Ibstock East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2004-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Lane, Ibstock, LE67 6GZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE67 6JG, LE67 6GY, LE67 6LF, LE67 6LY, LE67 6RD, LE67 6LJ, LE67 6LH, LE67 6RE, LE67 6LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE67 6GZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.7% | 49.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.9% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 27.5% | 37.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 43.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34.5% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24% | 17.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 23.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.8% | 98.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 99.6% | 98.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Lane was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Ellistown & Battleflat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ellistown & Battleflat and the 28th lowest crime rate of 322 local areas in North West Leicestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Garden Lane, Ibstock, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-04-29 | £299,072 |
| 2 Garden Lane, Ibstock, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-03-29 | £287,201 |
| 2 Garden Lane, Ibstock, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2013-05-31 | £337,122 |
| 4 Garden Lane, Ibstock, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2009-04-09 | £352,176 |
| 4 Garden Lane, Ibstock, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £189,950 | 2005-09-02 | £344,224 |
LE67 6GZ 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 | 158 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Education | 30 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock Laud Close , LE67 6NL | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ibstock Junior School Melbourne Road , LE67 6NP | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Primary School Main Street , Heather LE67 2QP | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellistown Community Primary School Whitehill Road , Ellistown LE67 1EN | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Bank Primary School Bagworth Road , Nailstone CV13 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibstock Community College Central Avenue , LE67 6NE | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newbridge School Forest Road , LE67 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 4,477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exquisite | 45 High Street, Ibstock | 141 yd | |
| Sunshine | 41-43 High Street, Ibstock | 141 yd | |
| Sew Fabrics | Suite 9, 57 High Street | 147 yd | |
| The Old School Tea Rooms | 57 High Street, Ibstock | 174 yd | |
| Bombay Bistro | 9-11 High Street, Ibstock | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whimsey Inn | 92 High Street, Ibstock | 174 yd | |
| Ram Inn | 17 High Street, Ibstock | 287 yd | |
| Waggon And Horses | Wagon And Horses, 71 Curzon Street | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydons | 77 High Street, Ibstock | 122 yd | |
| Wong Yun | 52 High Street, Ibstock | 141 yd | |
| Sultan BBQ | 35 High Street, Ibstock | 141 yd | |
| Papa's Pizzeria | 97-99 High Street, Ibstock | 144 yd | |
| Spice And Rice | Shop, 29 High Street | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Midlands Co-op Extra Foodstore, 2 Ashby Road | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ibstock Town Cricket Club IBSTOCK TOWN CRICKET CLUB IBSTOCK TOWN CRICKET CLUB MELBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Ibstock Leisure Complex CENTRAL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| Hinckley Afc (The Welfare Ground) LEICESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Ashby Road Recreation Ground ASHBY ROAD | grass pitches | 954 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.