Kirkby Road is in Barwell, Leicester and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE9 8FR 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 Kirkby Road, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE9 8FQ, LE9 8GX, LE9 8GY, LE9 8BG, LE9 8GL, LE9 8FN, LE9 8GB, LE9 8JZ, LE9 8EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE9 8FR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 33.8% | 32.8% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 49.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 57.4% | 49.6% | -7.8% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.3% | 14.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 12.5% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 21.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 25.9% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 97.1% | 94.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkby Road was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Barwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirkby Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Barwell and the 131st highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Kirkby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2025-05-09 | £189,286 |
| 243 Kirkby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2025-02-03 | £241,164 |
| 123 Kirkby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-01-13 | £209,756 |
| 261 Kirkby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2025-01-09 | £256,756 |
| 259 Kirkby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-15 | £252,326 |
LE9 8FR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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 8FR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell Infant School Townend Road , Barwell LE9 8HG | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwell Church of England Academy High Street , Barwell LE9 8DS | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA | 2out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townlands Church of England Primary School Meadow Court Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7FF | 3out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School Astley Road , LE9 7AE | 3out of 4 | 2,740 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 | 966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Butt Lane , LE10 1LE | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmoor Academy Wykin Road , LE10 0EP | 2out of 4 | 3,869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy Stoke Golding , CV13 6HT | 3out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hastings High School St Catherine's Close , Burbage LE10 2QE | 3out of 4 | 4,535 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 | 933 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Farm School Kirkby Road , Barwell LE9 8FT | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Stoke Road , LE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell Jubilee Hall | Byron Close, Barwell | 473 yd | |
| Malt Mill Coffee And Bakery | 6 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 495 yd | |
| Cafe Thirty Five | 35 High Street, Barwell | 812 yd | |
| Barwell Indian Cuisine | 124 High Street, Barwell | 851 yd | |
| AFC Barwell | Barwell Common Pavilion, Dovecote Way | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell Sports Bar | Kirkby Road, Barwell | 49 yd | |
| Jack High Restaurant | Barwell Indoor Bowling Club, 90 Kirkby Road | 49 yd | |
| Holloways | 15 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 492 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 1 High Street, Barwell | 588 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | 32 Chapel Street, Barwell | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ving Jun | 3 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 495 yd | |
| Barwell Fish Bar | 9 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell | 495 yd | |
| Crustys Of Barwell | 4 Chapel Street, Barwell | 624 yd | |
| Barwell Chinese Take Away | 51 High Street, Barwell | 812 yd | |
| Raihans Takeaway Ltd | 53 High Street, Barwell | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 65 Moore Road, Barwell | 419 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barwell Cricket And Sports Club BARWELL CRICKET CLUB BARWELL CRICKET CLUB KIRKBY ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 193 yd |
| Barwell C Of E Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Newlands Community Primary School Moore Road | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Heath Lane Academy HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Dovecote Pavilion Dovecote Way | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| The Heathfield Academy (Closed) Belle Vue Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,007 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 | 88.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.