Desford Road is in Kirby Muxloe, Leicester and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE9 2BE is located in the Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Desford Road, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE9 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE9 2BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50.6% | 52.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 27.5% | 37.5% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 47.1% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50.1% | 49.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 26.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 11.5% | 6.0% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 19.1% | 12.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 5.4% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 37.4% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 11.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 84.8% | -11.5% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 97.1% | 90.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 91.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Desford Road was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Desford Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton and the 67th lowest crime rate of 358 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baron Parks Farm Desford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,825,000 | 2022-02-28 | £1,855,290 |
| 2 Baron Park House Desford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £3,500,000 | 2015-12-14 | £5,089,021 |
| The Lodge Desford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2009-08-27 | £641,233 |
LE9 2BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Education | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Muxloe Primary School Barwell Road , Kirby Muxloe LE9 2AA | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby Muxloe Primary School Barwell Road , Kirby Muxloe LE9 2AA | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratby Primary School Main Street , Ratby LE6 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratby Primary School Main Street , Ratby LE6 0LN | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Leys Community Primary School Stafford Leys , Leicester Forest East LE3 3LJ | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale High School Groby Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Community College Leicester Lane , Desford LE9 9JL | - not rated | 3,282 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moel Llys Centre Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 9EA | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP | - not rated | 4,276 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 4,719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clovelly House School Clovelly , Merrylees Road LE67 1AP | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 4,823 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foxes Den | 2 Enterprise House, Main Street | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 35 Main Street | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirby Muxloe Free Church MAIN STREET | 739 yd | |
| Kirby Muxloe Primary School BARWELL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 945 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.52 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.