Station Road, Cropston, Leicester, LE7 7HG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE7 7HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	50.6%	-1.7%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	47.7%	49.4%	1.7%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 LE7 7HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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	19%	24.4%	5.4%	37.9%	-13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	64.5%	55.4%	-9.1%	44.2%	11.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	5.6%	8.7%	3.1%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	9.7%	9.1%	-0.6%	6.1%	3.0%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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	44.6%	44.8%	0.2%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	40.3%	40.7%	0.4%	33.6%	7.1%
Fair health	10.7%	12.7%	2.0%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	4%	0.7%	-3.3%	4.0%	-3.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.7%	13.9%	-1.8%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	9%	-7.1%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	13.9%	-1.0%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	9.4%	4.6%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.7%	19.2%	11.5%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	39.9%	32.7%	-7.2%	33.8%	-1.1%
Other	0.8%	2%	1.2%	2.8%	-0.8%

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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Indian	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.3%	97.4%	2.1%	81.4%	16.0%
Arab	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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%	95.1%	-0.9%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	3.7%	1.4%	5.6%	-1.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	95.1%	-0.9%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	1%	4.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91%	76.7%	14.3%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Station Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Forest Bradgate average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Station Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Forest Bradgate and the 96th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LE7 7HG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Station Road are based on 1524 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Charnwood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Station Road, Cropston, Leicester, LE7 7HG

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE7 7HG

Average Price
£545,579

Semi-Detached
£467,994

Terraced
£290,852

Detached
£613,895

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Station Road

Average Price
£404,283

Semi-Detached
£323,183

Terraced
£220,837

Detached
£623,482

Flats/Maisonettes
£136,018

Other
£588,090

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Station Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Station Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2025-02-17	£525,521
55 Station Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2022-04-29	£524,295
69 Station Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2021-09-29	£544,930
65 Station Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-03-31	£325,675
29 Station Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2020-03-24	£404,030

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE7 7HG

Employment

LE7 7HG 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 LE7 7HG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	74
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	27
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	19
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School Anstey Lane , Thurcaston LE7 7JA	2out of 4	1,295 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES	2out of 4	1,899 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Main Street , Swithland LE12 8TQ	4out of 4	2,148 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Glebelands Primary School Chancel Road , LE4 2WF	3out of 4	2,624 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heatherbrook Primary Academy Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE	2out of 4	2,718 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB	3out of 4	1,965 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ	4out of 4	4,268 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH	3out of 4	4,462 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL	3out of 4	4,954 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP	- not rated	2,656 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maplewell Hall School Maplewell Road , Woodhouse Eaves LE12 8QY	3out of 4	4,233 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG	- not rated	4,465 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Welbeck, the Defence Sixth Form College Forest Road , Woodhouse LE12 8WD	- not rated	5,208 yd	Institution funded by other government department	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Homefield College 217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR	- not rated	5,422 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	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
The Pumping Station	The Old Pumping Station, Bradgate Road		833 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bradgate Arms	15 Station Road		12 yd
Badgers Sett	Reservoir Road		553 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cropston Cricket Club CROPSTON CRICKET CLUB CROPSTON CRICKET CLUB WATERFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	286 yd
Anstey Town Fc (Closed) Leicester Road	grass pitches	998 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	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.6%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	143.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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