The Common is in Barwell, Leicester and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE9 8BR 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 The Common, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE9 8BS, LE9 8NG, LE9 8EW, LE9 8BF, LE9 8BE, LE9 8EX, LE9 8NF, LE9 8DG, LE9 8BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE9 8BR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 47.7% | 48.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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% | 39.4% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 42.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 12.2% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 50.5% | 49.4% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 17.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 17% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 22% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 22.6% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.4% | 94.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 94.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Common was 82.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% higher than the Barwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Common has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Barwell and the 96th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The Common, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-09-30 | £105,000 |
| 12 The Common, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2024-08-05 | £200,378 |
| 94 The Common, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2023-11-17 | £329,821 |
| 30 The Common, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2023-03-03 | £341,409 |
| 44 The Common, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-02-09 | £174,467 |
LE9 8BR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8BR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School, Burbage Sketchley Road , Burbage LE10 2DY | - not rated | 5,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell Church of England Academy High Street , Barwell LE9 8DS | 4out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Infant School Townend Road , Barwell LE9 8HG | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | 2out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townlands Church of England Primary School Meadow Court Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7FF | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School Astley Road , LE9 7AE | 3out of 4 | 2,728 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 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | 2out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hastings High School St Catherine's Close , Burbage LE10 2QE | 3out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy Stoke Golding , CV13 6HT | 3out of 4 | 4,421 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 | 1,201 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Farm School Kirkby Road , Barwell LE9 8FT | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,583 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Barwell | Barwell Common Pavilion, Dovecote Way | 190 yd | |
| Malt Mill Coffee And Bakery | 6 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 556 yd | |
| Cafe Thirty Five | 35 High Street, Barwell | 574 yd | |
| Barwell Indian Cuisine | 124 High Street, Barwell | 610 yd | |
| Barwell Jubilee Hall | Byron Close, Barwell | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Keys | 32 Chapel Street, Barwell | 394 yd | |
| Barwell Constitutional Club | 20 Chapel Street, Barwell | 394 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 1 High Street, Barwell | 562 yd | |
| Holloways | 15 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 584 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Mill Street, Barwell | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crustys Of Barwell | 4 Chapel Street, Barwell | 394 yd | |
| Ving Jun | 3 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 558 yd | |
| Barwell Fish Bar | 9 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 558 yd | |
| Barwell Chinese Take Away | 51 High Street, Barwell | 574 yd | |
| Raihans Takeaway Ltd | 53 High Street, Barwell | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 65 Moore Road, Barwell | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecote Pavilion Dovecote Way | grass pitches | 35 yd |
| Barwell C Of E Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| United Exercise GREENE KING STADIUM GREENE KING STADIUM LEICESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Leicester Road Stadium Greene King Stadium Greene King Stadium Leicester Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Hinckley Rugby Football Club LEICESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Leicester Road Squash Club LEICESTER ROAD SQUASH CLUB LEICESTER ROAD SQUASH CLUB LEICESTER ROAD | squash courts | 945 yd |
| Hinckley Town Cricket Club Leicester Road | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Barwell Cricket And Sports Club BARWELL CRICKET CLUB BARWELL CRICKET CLUB KIRKBY ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 952 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.5% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.