Ivens Close, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE9 8LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.5%	54%	-1.5%	51.0%	3.0%
Male	44.5%	46%	1.5%	49.0%	-3.0%

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	32%	33.1%	1.1%	37.9%	-4.8%
Married: Opposite sex	37.7%	37.2%	-0.5%	44.2%	-7.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	3.5%	1.4%	-2.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	9.9%	13.2%	3.3%	9.1%	4.1%
Widowed	16.9%	14.5%	-2.4%	6.1%	8.4%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) 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	43.1%	31.1%	-12.0%	48.4%	-17.3%
Good health	28.6%	37.7%	9.1%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	19.3%	19.4%	0.1%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	7.8%	8.7%	0.9%	4.0%	4.7%
Very bad health	1.1%	3%	1.9%	1.2%	1.8%

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.

In the area around LE9 8LR this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.1%	28.4%	-10.7%	18.2%	10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	11.8%	-0.9%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	14.2%	0.5%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	6.8%	5.0%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	14.2%	2.9%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	15.1%	22%	6.9%	33.8%	-11.8%
Other	6.3%	2.7%	-3.6%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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)
Indian	0.6%	2.2%	1.6%	3.1%	-0.9%
Pakistani	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	2.5%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	94.1%	90.2%	-3.9%	81.4%	8.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.8% 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	95.5%	91.8%	-3.7%	83.2%	8.6%
European Union	2.2%	2.7%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	2%	4.1%	2.1%	2.7%	1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	91.8%	-3.4%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	0.6%	5.4%	4.8%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2%	1.4%	-0.6%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.9%	76.7%	-12.8%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
No passport held	31.5%	13.5%	18.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.3%	37.2%	9.1%
Christian	33%	46.2%	-13.2%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	16.3%	6.0%	10.3%

Safety

Is Ivens Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivens Close was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% higher than the Barwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ivens Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Barwell and the 93rd highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

🔎 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 8LR, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (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 Ivens Close are based on 18 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 Ivens Close, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE9 8LR

Average Price
£248,371

Semi-Detached
£260,316

Terraced
£242,189

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£267,750

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ivens Close

Average Price
£267,390

Semi-Detached
£276,201

Terraced
£264,001

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ivens CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Ivens Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£244,500	2025-11-14	£250,769
6 Ivens Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-01-24	£292,434
4 Ivens Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£232,000	2023-02-01	£247,213
1 Ivens Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£203,000	2021-02-26	£252,601
7 Ivens Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2017-12-21	£270,315

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE9 8LR

Employment

LE9 8LR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LE9 8LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	93
Part-Time Employee	26
Student (economically inactive)	20
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	21
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	9
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School, Burbage Sketchley Road , Burbage LE10 2DY	3out of 4	4,765 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barwell Church of England Academy High Street , Barwell LE9 8DS	- not rated	320 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Barwell Church of England Junior School High Street , Barwell LE9 8DS	- not rated	320 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barwell Infant School Townend Road , Barwell LE9 8HG	3out of 4	743 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA	- not rated	1,741 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newlands Community Primary School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA	2out of 4	1,741 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heathfield High School Belle Vue Road , Earl Shilton LE9 7PA	- not rated	1,733 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The William Bradford Academy Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD	- not rated	1,855 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
William Bradford Community College Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD	- not rated	1,855 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heath Lane Academy Heath Lane , Earl Shilton LE9 7PD	3out of 4	1,855 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hinckley School Butt Lane , LE10 1LE	3out of 4	1,968 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Compass Community School Barwell 146 Hinkley Road , Barwell LE9 8DN	- not rated	966 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Fusion Academy Moore Road , Barwell LE9 8AG	3out of 4	1,692 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Church Farm Grammar School Wilkinson Lane , Elmesthorpe LE9 7SP	- not rated	2,138 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF	- not rated	2,642 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hinckley College London Road , LE10 1HQ	- not rated	2,721 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barwell Indian Cuisine	124 High Street, Barwell	265 yd
Cafe Thirty Five	35 High Street, Barwell	297 yd
AFC Barwell	Barwell Common Pavilion, Dovecote Way	465 yd
Malt Mill Coffee And Bakery	6 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell	615 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Red Lion	Mill Street, Barwell	190 yd
Blacksmiths Arms	1 High Street, Barwell	518 yd
The Cross Keys	32 Chapel Street, Barwell	534 yd
Barwell Constitutional Club	20 Chapel Street, Barwell	534 yd
Holloways	15 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell	615 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chriss Fish 'N' Chips	104 - 108 High Street, Barwell	265 yd
Barwell Chinese Take Away	51 High Street, Barwell	297 yd
Raihans Takeaway Ltd	53 High Street, Barwell	297 yd
Crustys Of Barwell	4 Chapel Street, Barwell	534 yd
Ving Jun	3 Malt Mill Bank, Barwell	614 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barwell C Of E Academy HIGH STREET	grass pitches	318 yd
Dovecote Pavilion Dovecote Way	grass pitches	620 yd
Hinckley Rugby Football Club LEICESTER ROAD	grass pitches	735 yd
United Exercise GREENE KING STADIUM GREENE KING STADIUM LEICESTER ROAD	health and fitness suite	862 yd
Leicester Road Stadium Greene King Stadium Greene King Stadium Leicester Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	874 yd
Hinckley Town Cricket Club Leicester Road	grass pitches	893 yd
Leicester Road Squash Club LEICESTER ROAD SQUASH CLUB LEICESTER ROAD SQUASH CLUB LEICESTER ROAD	squash courts	902 yd
Swallows Green HARWOOD DRIVE	grass pitches	1,036 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	44.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	89 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	158.12 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	158.12 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.01 Mbit/s

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