Horseshoe Close is in Cosby, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE9 1TP is located in the Cosby & South Whetstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horseshoe Close, Cosby, Leicester, LE9 1TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE9 1TQ, LE9 1TB, LE9 1TE, LE9 1TA, LE9 1TF, LE9 1SX, LE9 1SU, LE9 1SS, LE9 1SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE9 1TP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 53.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 33.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 46.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 12.1% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 53.8% | 53.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.6% | 13% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 11.3% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 23.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 30.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 99.7% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 97.5% | 98% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 98.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horseshoe Close was 34.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% lower than the Cosby & South Whetstone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Horseshoe Close has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cosby & South Whetstone and the 106th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Horseshoe Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-08-25 | £271,087 |
| 9 Horseshoe Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-12-08 | £241,547 |
| 14 Horseshoe Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2018-08-21 | £243,749 |
| 17 Horseshoe Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2016-09-29 | £278,166 |
| 10 Horseshoe Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £183,500 | 2014-10-02 | £292,155 |
LE9 1TP 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosby Primary School Portland Street , Cosby LE9 1TE | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badgerbrook Primary School Badger Drive , Whetstone LE8 6ZW | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greystoke Primary School Thornton Drive , Narborough LE19 2GX | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone Wale Road , Whetstone LE8 6NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Field Primary School Copt Oak Road , Narborough LE19 3EF | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Academy Winchester Road , LE8 5PR | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Estley Community College Station Road , Broughton Astley LE9 6PT | 3out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 5,240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke House Day School Croft Road , Cosby LE9 1SE | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Education Lodge Farm , Sutton In the Elms LE9 6RB | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosby Utd. FC Snack Bar Victory Park | Street Record, Park Road | 634 yd | |
| Bangla Spice | The Blacksmiths, 77 Main Street | 720 yd | |
| The Tithe Barn | Tithe Barn, Main Street | 720 yd | |
| Cosby Cantonese | The Bulls Head, 2 The Nook | 903 yd | |
| The Cook In The Nook | 24 The Nook, Cosby | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Golf Club Ltd | Cambridge Road, Cosby | 617 yd | |
| Cosby Village Club | 75 Main Street, Cosby | 819 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 2 The Nook, Cosby | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Dynamo Football Club | Cambridge Road, Whetstone | 616 yd | |
| The Nook Fish Bar | 17 The Nook, Cosby | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 38 Main Street, Cosby | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cosby Recreation Ground PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Saffron Dynamo Fc CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Whetstone Golf Club COSBY GOLF DRIVING RANGE COSBY GOLF DRIVING RANGE CAMBRIDGE ROAD | golf | 747 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.