Orton Place is in Earl Shilton, Leicester and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE9 7JU is located in the Earl Shilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 2009-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orton Place, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE9 7BB, LE9 7DZ, LE9 7DH, LE9 7DJ, LE9 7DX, LE9 7BW, LE9 7BE, LE9 7AJ, LE9 7DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE9 7JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 39.3% | 38% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 33.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 11.7% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 37.8% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 32.1% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 20.7% | 7.6% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 33.6% | 22.2% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 12.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 25.3% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 87.4% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 88.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 88.6% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orton Place was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% higher than the Earl Shilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orton Place has the 10th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Earl Shilton and the 81st highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Orton Place, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-03-12 | £135,671 |
| 3 Orton Place, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-12-04 | £129,830 |
| 3 Orton Place, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-11-30 | £109,222 |
| 10 Orton Place, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £21,000 | 2016-08-10 | £29,831 |
| 8 Orton Place, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-06-30 | £120,799 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Mill Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7AW | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townlands Church of England Primary School Meadow Court Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7FF | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | 2out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Infant School Townend Road , Barwell LE9 8HG | 3out of 4 | 2,733 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 | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 4,693 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 | 1,649 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Farm School Kirkby Road , Barwell LE9 8FT | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 3,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Drinks Corner Ltd | 115A High Street, Earl Shilton | 236 yd | |
| Vasaavi Restaurant | 152 High Street, Earl Shilton | 252 yd | |
| Fresh Bake | 204 High Street, Earl Shilton | 253 yd | |
| Fourwards | 4 High Street, Earl Shilton | 320 yd | |
| Istanbul BBQ | 11 Station Road, Earl Shilton | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | High Street, Earl Shilton | 253 yd | |
| Shilton Vaults | 3 The Hollow, Earl Shilton | 397 yd | |
| Dog And Gun | The Dog And Gun, 72 Keats Lane | 411 yd | |
| Earl Shilton Town Sports Club | Keats Lane, Earl Shilton | 445 yd | |
| Kingscroft Bowling Club | Kings Walk, Earl Shilton | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest Chinese Kitchen | 2 High Street, Earl Shilton | 126 yd | |
| Chris's Fish And Chips | 1 West Street, Earl Shilton | 178 yd | |
| Tung Hing | 198 High Street, Earl Shilton | 253 yd | |
| Ayaans Indian Takeaway | 5 Station Road, Earl Shilton | 414 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 30 Wood Street, Earl Shilton | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group | The Co Operative Group Ltd, Wood Street | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Life First (Leicester) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 183 yd |
| Weavers Spring THE LEECROFTS | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Keats Lane Playing Field KEATS LANE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Townlands C Of E Primary Academy MEADOW COURT ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Stoneycroft Sports And Social Club STONEYCROFT SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB STONEYCROFT SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB NEW STREET | grass pitches | 973 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 | 21.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.