The Hawthorns, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5RY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE8 5RY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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%	49.3%	-1.7%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	49%	50.7%	1.7%	49.0%	1.7%

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 LE8 5RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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	16.9%	21.5%	4.6%	37.9%	-16.4%
Married: Opposite sex	67.4%	60.8%	-6.6%	44.2%	16.6%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6.1%	7.2%	1.1%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	8.8%	9.8%	1.0%	6.1%	3.7%

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	40.8%	38.2%	-2.6%	48.4%	-10.2%
Good health	41.7%	39.6%	-2.1%	33.6%	6.0%
Fair health	15%	17.7%	2.7%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	1.6%	3.4%	1.8%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	25.3%	17.7%	-7.6%	18.2%	-0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	10.2%	0.2%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	14.7%	-1.0%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	10.6%	4.5%	5.3%	5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	15.5%	5.9%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	29.1%	27.5%	-1.6%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	4.2%	3.8%	-0.4%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed Other	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.7%	98.6%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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%	96.6%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	0.6%	2.4%	1.8%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	96.6%	-2.1%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.8%	37.2%	0.6%
Christian	56.8%	46.2%	10.6%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is The Hawthorns Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hawthorns was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the Cosby & South Whetstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Hawthorns has the 18th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cosby & South Whetstone and the 110th highest crime rate of 288 local areas in Blaby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LE8 5RY, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 2/10 (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 The Hawthorns are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blaby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Hawthorns, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5RY

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE8 5RY

Average Price
£307,870

Semi-Detached
£270,569

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£531,674

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Hawthorns

Average Price
£306,232

Semi-Detached
£278,319

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£529,535

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The HawthornsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 The Hawthorns, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2012-01-20	£281,926
6 The Hawthorns, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2009-11-17	£244,264
1 The Hawthorns, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£144,000	2006-11-16	£250,079
3 The Hawthorns, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,000	2006-09-15	£260,673
8 The Hawthorns, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£84,000	2002-03-01	£274,291

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE8 5RY

Employment

LE8 5RY 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 LE8 5RY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	112
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Looking after home or family	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	19
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Countesthorpe Nursery School The Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5PB	- not rated	1,590 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR	3out of 4	3,576 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greenfield Primary School Gwendoline Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5SG	3out of 4	178 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beechwood Community Infant School Gwendoline Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5SG	- not rated	250 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Linden Community Junior School Gwendoline Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5SG	- not rated	250 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE	- not rated	2,150 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkland Primary School South Wigston St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA	- not rated	2,621 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Countesthorpe Community College Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR	- not rated	1,467 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Countesthorpe Community College Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR	- not rated	1,467 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Countesthorpe Academy Winchester Road , LE8 5PR	- not rated	1,492 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Leysland High School Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR	- not rated	1,492 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Countesthorpe Leysland Community College Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR	- not rated	1,492 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA	- not rated	2,670 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU	- not rated	3,398 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT	- not rated	3,455 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT	- not rated	3,455 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH	- not rated	3,554 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA	- not rated	4,487 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA	3out of 4	4,487 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moel Llys Short Stay School Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 2EA	- not rated	1,069 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE	3out of 4	1,704 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Blaby Centre Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE	- not rated	1,999 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable		More About School
Blaby Community Home Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE	- not rated	1,999 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT	3out of 4	3,275 yd	Academy special converter	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	Distance
Cherry Lane Garden Centre & The Watering Can	Cherry Lane Garden Centre, Foston Road	452 yd
St Andrews Church Centre And The Rainbow Shop	1 Main Street, Countesthorpe	486 yd
Dine India	62 Main Street, Countesthorpe	568 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Axe & Square	22 Wigston Street, Countesthorpe	412 yd
Bulls Head	13 Main Street, Countesthorpe	536 yd
Countesthorpe Cricket Club	Sports Ground, 2-44 Bassett Avenue	690 yd
The Railway (Wet Sales Only)	128 Station Road, Countesthorpe	962 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Countesthorpe Fish Bar	1 - 2 The Square, Countesthorpe	436 yd
Pizza Point	2 The Bank, Countesthorpe	441 yd
Wings Takeaway	6 The Bank, Countesthorpe	460 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	5 The Square, Countesthorpe		435 yd
Central England Co-Operative Society	8 Main Street, Countesthorpe		496 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Greenfield Primary School GWENDOLINE DRIVE	grass pitches	235 yd
Central Fitness Gym CENTRAL STREET	health and fitness suite	369 yd
Countesthorpe Village Hall STATION ROAD		536 yd
Meadows Sports Ground Leicester Road	grass pitches	776 yd
Countesthorpe Cricket Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND BASSETT AVENUE	grass pitches	863 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	28.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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