Park Close, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7ER

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE9 7ER has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	49.8%	0.0%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	50.2%	50.2%	0.0%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	32.9%	35.2%	2.3%	37.9%	-2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.8%	41%	-7.8%	44.2%	-3.2%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	8.5%	11.4%	2.9%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	7.7%	8.1%	0.4%	6.1%	2.0%

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	36.4%	41.2%	4.8%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	40.1%	39.9%	-0.2%	33.6%	6.3%
Fair health	17.5%	11.3%	-6.2%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	3.3%	5.7%	2.4%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.7%

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.

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 19.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.4%	21.7%	-4.7%	18.2%	3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	11.8%	-2.4%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	14%	0.6%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	8.8%	4.7%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	21.3%	6.3%	16.9%	4.4%
Degree or Similar	17.9%	19.9%	2.0%	33.8%	-13.9%
Other	8.9%	2.6%	-6.3%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.4%	1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.1%	96.5%	-1.6%	81.4%	15.1%
Other	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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%	96.8%	-0.2%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	2.2%	2.5%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	96.8%	0.5%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.5%	76.7%	1.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	18.6%	13.5%	5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38%	37.2%	0.8%
Christian	56%	46.2%	9.8%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Park Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Close was 267.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 269.1% higher than the Earl Shilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Park Close has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Earl Shilton and the 11th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in LE9 7ER, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Park Close are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hinckley And Bosworth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Park Close, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7ER

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE9 7ER

Average Price
£240,319

Semi-Detached
£255,229

Terraced
£213,990

Detached
£298,688

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Close

Average Price
£269,398

Semi-Detached
£263,602

Terraced
£225,622

Detached
£353,228

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Park Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£293,750	2024-02-09	£311,137
6 Park Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£143,000	2018-01-26	£203,553
14 Park Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2012-03-23	£314,451
3 Park Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£168,000	2008-05-06	£292,923
9 Park Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2008-04-11	£208,065

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE9 7ER

Employment

LE9 7ER 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	9
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	14
Other	10
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	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	714 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Mill Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7AW	3out of 4	894 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Townlands Church of England Primary School Meadow Court Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7FF	3out of 4	905 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA	2out of 4	1,265 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barwell Infant School Townend Road , Barwell LE9 8HG	3out of 4	2,462 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heath Lane Academy Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD	3out of 4	1,299 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE	- not rated	4,633 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Fusion Academy Moore Road , Barwell LE9 8AG	- not rated	1,358 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadow View Farm School Kirkby Road , Barwell LE9 8FT	- not rated	1,677 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF	- not rated	3,102 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN	- not rated	3,720 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fresh Bake	204 High Street, Earl Shilton	344 yd
Vasaavi Restaurant	152 High Street, Earl Shilton	344 yd
Istanbul BBQ	11 Station Road, Earl Shilton	370 yd
Elizabeths Coffee Shop	2 Wood Street, Earl Shilton	374 yd
Fry Dayz	26 Wood Street, Earl Shilton	374 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Earl Shilton Town Sports Club	Keats Lane, Earl Shilton	60 yd
Dog And Gun	The Dog And Gun, 72 Keats Lane	151 yd
Kingscroft Bowling Club	Kings Walk, Earl Shilton	265 yd
Red Lion	High Street, Earl Shilton	344 yd
Shilton Vaults	3 The Hollow, Earl Shilton	350 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chris's Fish And Chips	1 West Street, Earl Shilton	318 yd
Tung Hing	198 High Street, Earl Shilton	344 yd
Ayaans Indian Takeaway	5 Station Road, Earl Shilton	365 yd
Domino's Pizza	30 Wood Street, Earl Shilton	374 yd
Yummy King Chinese Takeaway	10 Wood Street, Earl Shilton	374 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Group	The Co Operative Group Ltd, Wood Street		374 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Keats Lane Playing Field KEATS LANE	grass pitches	131 yd
Life First (Leicester) (Closed) High Street	health and fitness suite	388 yd
Townlands C Of E Primary Academy MEADOW COURT ROAD	grass pitches	878 yd
Weavers Spring THE LEECROFTS	grass pitches	888 yd
Stoneycroft Sports And Social Club STONEYCROFT SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB STONEYCROFT SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB NEW STREET	grass pitches	904 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	70.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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