Avenue South is in Earl Shilton, Leicester and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE9 7AB is located in the Earl Shilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avenue South, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE9 7AA, LE9 7BE, LE9 7BW, LE9 7AG, LE9 7AJ, LE9 7AH, LE9 7AL, LE9 7BB, LE9 7BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE9 7AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 41.4% | 41.1% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 34.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 16.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 46.2% | 43.6% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 27.7% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 17.6% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 8.1% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 23.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 15% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 20.1% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 90.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 97.4% | 92.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 92.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue South was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% lower than the Earl Shilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avenue South has the 15th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Earl Shilton and the 132nd highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% 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 Avenue South, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2024-04-24 | £148,183 |
| 1 Avenue South, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-03-12 | £152,424 |
| 12 Avenue South, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-01 | £161,586 |
| 21 Avenue South, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-01-21 | £206,301 |
| 48 Avenue South, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2018-10-19 | £327,044 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School Astley Road , LE9 7AE | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Mill Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7AW | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townlands Church of England Primary School Meadow Court Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7FF | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | 2out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Infant School Townend Road , Barwell LE9 8HG | 3out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Academy Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 4,900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fusion Academy Moore Road , Barwell LE9 8AG | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Farm School Kirkby Road , Barwell LE9 8FT | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF | - not rated | 3,755 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 4,233 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourwards | 4 High Street, Earl Shilton | 347 yd | |
| Nisa Drinks Corner Ltd | 115A High Street, Earl Shilton | 480 yd | |
| Vasaavi Restaurant | 152 High Street, Earl Shilton | 500 yd | |
| Fresh Bake | 204 High Street, Earl Shilton | 500 yd | |
| Istanbul BBQ | 11 Station Road, Earl Shilton | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | High Street, Earl Shilton | 500 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | The Dog And Gun, 72 Keats Lane | 563 yd | |
| Earl Shilton Town Sports Club | Keats Lane, Earl Shilton | 626 yd | |
| Shilton Vaults | 3 The Hollow, Earl Shilton | 644 yd | |
| Kingscroft Bowling Club | Kings Walk, Earl Shilton | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest Chinese Kitchen | 2 High Street, Earl Shilton | 244 yd | |
| Chris's Fish And Chips | 1 West Street, Earl Shilton | 336 yd | |
| Tung Hing | 198 High Street, Earl Shilton | 500 yd | |
| Ayaans Indian Takeaway | 5 Station Road, Earl Shilton | 662 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 30 Wood Street, Earl Shilton | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group | The Co Operative Group Ltd, Wood Street | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Life First (Leicester) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Weavers Spring THE LEECROFTS | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Keats Lane Playing Field KEATS LANE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Townlands C Of E Primary Academy MEADOW COURT ROAD | grass pitches | 821 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.