Shepherd Close, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE9 2HX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE9 2HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	50.8%	-1.0%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	48.2%	49.2%	1.0%	49.0%	0.2%

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 LE9 2HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% 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	23.2%	18.1%	-5.1%	37.9%	-19.8%
Married: Opposite sex	51.3%	62.6%	11.3%	44.2%	18.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	5.8%	6.2%	0.4%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	17%	10.6%	-6.4%	6.1%	4.5%

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	37.2%	41.5%	4.3%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	37.2%	35.7%	-1.5%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	21.5%	19%	-2.5%	12.7%	6.3%
Bad health	3.2%	2.7%	-0.5%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	1.2%	0.0%

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	28.1%	21.9%	-6.2%	18.2%	3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	7.5%	-3.7%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	11.4%	-4.7%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	8%	7.9%	-0.1%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	16.7%	5.5%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	21%	32%	11.0%	33.8%	-1.8%
Other	4.5%	2.6%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	6.9%	10.9%	4.0%	3.1%	7.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	92.3%	85.7%	-6.6%	81.4%	4.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	92.3%	91.1%	-1.2%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	2%	3.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	4%	2.3%	-1.7%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.5%	91.4%	-0.1%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0%	8.6%	8.6%	9.8%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.9%	0%	-6.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.6%	76.7%	12.9%
Lithuania	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.8%	37.2%	-11.4%
Christian	56.5%	46.2%	10.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	4.6%	1.7%	2.9%
Sikh	7.3%	0.9%	6.4%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Shepherd Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepherd Close was 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% higher than the Fosse Normanton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shepherd Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Fosse Normanton and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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

Average Household Income
£48,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LE9 2HX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Shepherd Close 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 Shepherd Close, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE9 2HX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE9 2HX

Average Price
£454,327

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£454,327

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shepherd Close

Average Price
£487,784

Semi-Detached
£684,055

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£463,251

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shepherd CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Shepherd Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2021-06-17	£492,770
5 Shepherd Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2015-08-28	£586,599
1 Shepherd Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2013-10-30	£362,748
5 Shepherd Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2013-05-02	£509,927
2 Shepherd Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£189,000	2009-09-14	£354,553

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE9 2HX

Employment

LE9 2HX 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 LE9 2HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	12
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stafford Leys Community Primary School Stafford Leys , Leicester Forest East LE3 3LJ	1out of 4	1,179 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirby Muxloe Primary School Barwell Road , Kirby Muxloe LE9 2AA	3out of 4	1,234 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Lubbesthorpe Primary School Tay Road , LE19 4BF	- not rated	1,499 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Fossebrook Primary School Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF	3out of 4	2,260 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ratby Primary School Main Street , Ratby LE6 0LN	3out of 4	3,217 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD	2out of 4	3,633 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bosworth Academy Leicester Lane , Desford LE9 9JL	4out of 4	3,843 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP	4out of 4	4,159 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN	3out of 4	4,719 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ	3out of 4	4,998 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP	- not rated	3,794 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG	1out of 4	5,042 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD	3out of 4	5,462 yd	Community special school	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
MP Catering At Kirby Muxloe Golf Club	Kirby Muxloe Golf Club, Station Road		796 yd
Blue Potts Cafe	Library Community Centre, Station Road		834 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leicester Forest RFC	Leicester Forest East Rugby Football Club, Hinckley Road	489 yd
Old Newtonians Rugby Football Club Ltd.	Old Newtonians Rugby Football Club, Hinckley Road	489 yd
Kirby Muxloe Golf Club (Wet Sales)	Kirby Muxloe Golf Club, Station Road	796 yd
Red Cow	Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East	1,047 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Leicester Forest Rfc HINCKLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	398 yd
Leicester Forest East Tennis Club HINCKLEY ROAD	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	499 yd
Old Newtonians Rfc HINCKLEY ROAD	grass pitches	567 yd
Fitness First Health Club (Leicester Forest East) (Closed) Beggars Lane	health and fitness suite	633 yd
Kirby Muxloe Golf Club STATION ROAD	golf	659 yd
Kingstand Golf And Country Club (Closed) Beggars Lane	golf	1,010 yd
Stafford Leys Primary School STAFFORD LEYS	grass pitches	1,063 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	34.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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