Macaulay Road, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7PX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE7 7PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	51.4%	-1.9%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	46.7%	48.6%	1.9%	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 7PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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	14.1%	19.1%	5.0%	37.9%	-18.8%
Married: Opposite sex	65.2%	57.8%	-7.4%	44.2%	13.6%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	8.8%	10.4%	1.6%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	9.7%	9.6%	-0.1%	6.1%	3.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.2%	38.3%	2.1%	48.4%	-10.1%
Good health	42%	41.4%	-0.6%	33.6%	7.8%
Fair health	16%	13.8%	-2.2%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	4.3%	4.6%	0.3%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.9%	0.3%	1.2%	0.7%

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	22%	15.4%	-6.6%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	7.5%	-4.8%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	11%	-2.7%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	7%	1.3%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	16.7%	7.9%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	34.8%	38.2%	3.4%	33.8%	4.4%
Other	2.6%	4.4%	1.8%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	98.4%	0.0%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	98.8%	97.3%	-1.5%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	97.3%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.7%	37.2%	-9.5%
Christian	65.6%	46.2%	19.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Macaulay Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Macaulay Road was 107.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.1% higher than the Mountsorrel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Macaulay Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Mountsorrel and the 127th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LE7 7PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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) - 6/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Macaulay Road are based on 34 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 Macaulay Road, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE7 7PX

Average Price
£291,696

Semi-Detached
£298,356

Terraced
£287,256

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Macaulay Road

Average Price
£274,889

Semi-Detached
£265,516

Terraced
£282,288

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Macaulay Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Macaulay Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-03-20	£270,206
42 Macaulay Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-06-23	£257,399
34 Macaulay Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2023-05-23	£318,137
36 Macaulay Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2023-03-31	£338,804
24 Macaulay Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£336,000	2022-09-07	£354,667

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE7 7PX

Employment

LE7 7PX 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 LE7 7PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	55
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	14
Manufacturing	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Construction	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rothley Church of England Primary School Burrow Drive , Rothley LE7 7RZ	3out of 4	1,080 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School 8 Rothley Road , Mountsorrel LE12 7JU	3out of 4	2,031 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School Anstey Lane , Thurcaston LE7 7JA	2out of 4	2,656 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hallam Fields, Birstall Long Meadow Way , Birstall LE4 3LL	- not rated	2,841 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Cossington Church of England Primary School Main Street , Cossington LE7 4UU	3out of 4	2,859 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH	3out of 4	3,332 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ	3out of 4	4,608 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawlins Academy Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY	3out of 4	4,759 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB	3out of 4	5,086 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Homefield College 217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR	- not rated	3,087 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG	- not rated	3,341 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Quorn Hall School Quorn Hall , Meynell Road LE12 8QG	- not rated	4,581 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ratcliffe College Fosse Way , Ratcliffe on the Wreake LE7 4SG	- not rated	5,420 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mettle & Wishbone	14 Woodgate	215 yd
Anmol Restaurant	20 Woodgate	215 yd
Deli 1880 Eatery Ltd	1 Mountsorrel Lane	317 yd
Rothley Court Hotel	Westfield Lane	719 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Oak	14 Cross Green	256 yd
The Woodmans Cuisine, The Woodmans Stroke	Woodmans Stroke, 1 Church Street	473 yd
The Blue Bell Inn	59 Town Green Street	495 yd
Rothley Sports & Social Club	7 Loughborough Road	1,002 yd
Miller & Carter Rothley	933 Loughborough Road	1,009 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Inn	6 Woodgate	215 yd
Eastern Chef	22 Woodgate	215 yd
Rothley Cob Shop	2 Woodgate	215 yd
Rothley Fisheries	19-20 Cross Green	268 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	929-931 Loughborough Road		1,002 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rothley Park Cricket Ground Westfield Lane	grass pitches	429 yd
Fowkes St Park SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND FOWKE STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	439 yd
Rothley C Of E Primary School BURROW DRIVE	grass pitches	799 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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