Mill Lane is in Earl Shilton, Leicester and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE9 7AY 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 Mill Lane, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE9 7BS, LE9 7BR, LE9 7AX, LE9 7EX, LE9 7JN, LE9 7EY, LE9 7EW, LE9 7ED, LE9 7JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE9 7AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 36.2% | 38.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 41.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 45.3% | 44.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around LE9 7AY this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 28.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 17.3% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.4% | 95.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% lower than the Earl Shilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Earl Shilton and the 127th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Mill Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,241 | 2023-05-10 | £105,966 |
| 111 Mill Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-02-20 | £179,406 |
| 119 Mill Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-07-22 | £212,425 |
| 99 Mill Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-11-22 | £230,832 |
| 81 Mill Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2018-05-16 | £209,200 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Mill Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7AW | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School Astley Road , LE9 7AE | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townlands Church of England Primary School Meadow Court Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7FF | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | 2out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlaston Church of England Primary School Desford Road , Thurlaston LE9 7TE | 3out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 5,298 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 | 2,450 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Farm School Kirkby Road , Barwell LE9 8FT | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF | - not rated | 4,305 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 4,765 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 | 839 yd | |
| Nisa Drinks Corner Ltd | 115A High Street, Earl Shilton | 1,025 yd | |
| Vasaavi Restaurant | 152 High Street, Earl Shilton | 1,054 yd | |
| Fresh Bake | 204 High Street, Earl Shilton | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | High Street, Earl Shilton | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest Chinese Kitchen | 2 High Street, Earl Shilton | 803 yd | |
| Chris's Fish And Chips | 1 West Street, Earl Shilton | 892 yd | |
| Tung Hing | 198 High Street, Earl Shilton | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weavers Spring THE LEECROFTS | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Life First (Leicester) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 820 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 | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.