Kibworth Road is in Fleckney, Leicester and in Harborough district. LE8 8AL is located in the Fleckney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kibworth Road, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE8 8TS, LE8 8TU, LE8 8TN, LE8 8UP, LE8 8TT, LE8 8AS, LE8 8AJ, LE8 8DQ, LE8 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE8 8AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 31.3% | 26.6% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 54.1% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 56.8% | 51% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 36.7% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 15.9% | 13.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 15.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 28.8% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 99.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95% | 94.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kibworth Road was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% higher than the Bosworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kibworth Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bosworth and the 145th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Kibworth Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-06-12 | £266,514 |
| 1B Kibworth Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-04-21 | £480,546 |
| 26C Kibworth Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2023-04-21 | £471,673 |
| 22 Kibworth Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-03-17 | £231,480 |
| 20 Kibworth Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £193,500 | 2021-03-09 | £212,186 |
LE8 8AL 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleckney Church of England Primary School Batchelor Road , Fleckney LE8 8BE | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kibworth Church of England Primary School Hillcrest Avenue , Kibworth LE8 0NH | 4out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School Main Street , Kilby LE18 3TD | 3out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnesby Church of England Primary School Mill Hill Road , Arnesby LE8 5WG | 3out of 4 | 3,924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School The Chase , Great Glen LE8 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 5,404 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kibworth Mead Academy Smeeton Road , Kibworth LE8 0LG | 2out of 4 | 3,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lady Byron School The Cedars, 11 High Street , Fleckney LE8 8AJ | - not rated | 129 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneygate School 6 London Road , Great Glen LE8 9DJ | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Grammar School Trust London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL | - not rated | 4,947 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Gardens Lunch Club | Brookside Gardens, School Street | 182 yd | |
| The Golden Shield | 46 Main Street, Fleckney | 464 yd | |
| Crown Of India | 6 Leicester Road, Fleckney | 549 yd | |
| Coba International Ltd | Coba Plastics Ltd, Marlborough Drive | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Crown | 7 High Street, Fleckney | 196 yd | |
| Hart Of Fleckney Bowls Club | Hart Of Fleckney Bowls Club, Leicester Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital House | 6B High Street, Fleckney | 219 yd | |
| Fleckney Fish Bar | 24 High Street, Fleckney | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Co-op Store, 26-30 High Street | 219 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fleckney Ce Primary School BATCHELOR ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Lodge Road Recreation Ground Lodge Road | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Fleckney Sports And Leisure Centre LEICESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 886 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.