Shilton Road is in Barwell, Leicester and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE9 8BP is located in the Barwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bosworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shilton Road, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE9 8BU, LE9 8GN, LE9 8BJ, LE9 8BW, LE9 8NF, LE9 8BN, LE9 8GR, LE9 8EA, LE9 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE9 8BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE9 8BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 30.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 52% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 49.9% | 49.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33.4% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 22% | 15.3% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 9.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 24.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.5% | 95.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.5% | 95.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shilton Road was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Barwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shilton Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Barwell and the 126th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Shilton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-08-31 | £521,592 |
| 81 Shilton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2015-04-30 | £404,571 |
| 77 Shilton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2015-03-20 | £218,935 |
| 83 Shilton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2014-11-03 | £429,041 |
| 99A Shilton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2013-05-10 | £404,151 |
LE9 8BP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE9 8BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell Infant School Townend Road , Barwell LE9 8HG | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Church of England Academy High Street , Barwell LE9 8DS | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | 2out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townlands Church of England Primary School Meadow Court Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7FF | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School Astley Road , LE9 7AE | 3out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | 2out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hastings High School St Catherine's Close , Burbage LE10 2QE | 3out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy Stoke Golding , CV13 6HT | 3out of 4 | 4,321 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 | 884 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Farm School Kirkby Road , Barwell LE9 8FT | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,797 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt Mill Coffee And Bakery | 6 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 368 yd | |
| AFC Barwell | Barwell Common Pavilion, Dovecote Way | 477 yd | |
| Cafe Thirty Five | 35 High Street, Barwell | 625 yd | |
| Barwell Jubilee Hall | Byron Close, Barwell | 646 yd | |
| Barwell Indian Cuisine | 124 High Street, Barwell | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Keys | 32 Chapel Street, Barwell | 333 yd | |
| Barwell Constitutional Club | 20 Chapel Street, Barwell | 333 yd | |
| Holloways | 15 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 395 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 1 High Street, Barwell | 453 yd | |
| Barwell Sports Bar | Kirkby Road, Barwell | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crustys Of Barwell | 4 Chapel Street, Barwell | 333 yd | |
| Ving Jun | 3 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 370 yd | |
| Barwell Fish Bar | 9 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 370 yd | |
| Barwell Chinese Take Away | 51 High Street, Barwell | 625 yd | |
| Raihans Takeaway Ltd | 53 High Street, Barwell | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 65 Moore Road, Barwell | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecote Pavilion Dovecote Way | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Barwell Cricket And Sports Club BARWELL CRICKET CLUB BARWELL CRICKET CLUB KIRKBY ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 515 yd |
| Barwell C Of E Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Newlands Community Primary School Moore Road | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| The Heathfield Academy (Closed) Belle Vue Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 871 yd |
| Heath Lane Academy HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.