The Poplars, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7ET

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE9 7ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	50.3%	-1.7%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	48%	49.7%	1.7%	49.0%	0.7%

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	23.9%	32.9%	9.0%	37.9%	-5.0%
Married: Opposite sex	57.7%	48.6%	-9.1%	44.2%	4.4%
Separated	4.2%	3.5%	-0.7%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	8.5%	9.4%	0.9%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	5.6%	5.5%	-0.1%	6.1%	-0.6%

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	48%	50.3%	2.3%	48.4%	1.9%
Good health	39.7%	33.4%	-6.3%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	10.1%	12.5%	2.4%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	1.8%	3.1%	1.3%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	20.2%	12.9%	-7.3%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	10.2%	-4.4%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	12.9%	-3.5%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	4.7%	-0.5%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16%	23.4%	7.4%	16.9%	6.5%
Degree or Similar	24.4%	33.6%	9.2%	33.8%	-0.2%
Other	3.3%	2.3%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	2.2%	1.6%	-0.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
White	95.3%	91.3%	-4.0%	81.4%	9.9%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	95.3%	93.1%	-2.2%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	1.1%	3.1%	2.0%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	1.6%	-0.6%	5.6%	-4.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	93.4%	-1.9%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.6%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.6%	76.7%	3.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	15.9%	13.5%	2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.8%	37.2%	5.6%
Christian	44.7%	46.2%	-1.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Sikh	3.1%	0.9%	2.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is The Poplars Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Poplars was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Earl Shilton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

The Poplars has the 8th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Earl Shilton and the 134th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

🔎 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 7ET, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (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 The Poplars are based on 105 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 The Poplars, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7ET

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE9 7ET

Average Price
£344,016

Semi-Detached
£294,007

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£345,579

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Poplars

Average Price
£391,348

Semi-Detached
£315,177

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£399,366

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The PoplarsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 The Poplars, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-04-03	£336,462
45 The Poplars, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2021-10-11	£397,522
11 The Poplars, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2019-07-11	£312,274
28 The Poplars, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£287,000	2019-05-24	£379,316
32 The Poplars, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2018-10-26	£306,221

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE9 7ET

Employment

LE9 7ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	100
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Manufacturing	15
Construction	13
Transport and storage	11
Education	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	194 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School Astley Road , LE9 7AE	3out of 4	685 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	1,172 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA	2out of 4	2,250 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School Desford Road , Thurlaston LE9 7TE	3out of 4	3,249 yd	Voluntary aided 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	2,366 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE	- not rated	5,372 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	2,390 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadow View Farm School Kirkby Road , Barwell LE9 8FT	- not rated	2,557 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF	- not rated	4,151 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN	- not rated	4,733 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
Fourwards	4 High Street, Earl Shilton	685 yd
Nisa Drinks Corner Ltd	115A High Street, Earl Shilton	982 yd
Vasaavi Restaurant	152 High Street, Earl Shilton	999 yd
Fresh Bake	204 High Street, Earl Shilton	999 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dog And Gun	The Dog And Gun, 72 Keats Lane	955 yd
Red Lion	High Street, Earl Shilton	999 yd
Earl Shilton Town Sports Club	Keats Lane, Earl Shilton	1,040 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hottest Chinese Kitchen	2 High Street, Earl Shilton	705 yd
Chris's Fish And Chips	1 West Street, Earl Shilton	783 yd
Tung Hing	198 High Street, Earl Shilton	999 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Life First (Leicester) (Closed) High Street	health and fitness suite	705 yd
Weavers Spring THE LEECROFTS	grass pitches	770 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	77.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	174.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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