Sycamore Close, Newbold Verdon, Leicester, LE9 9LT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE9 9LT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	50.8%	48.9%	-1.9%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	49.2%	51.1%	1.9%	49.0%	2.1%

Partnership Status

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 9LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.4% 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	19.5%	17.2%	-2.3%	37.9%	-20.7%
Married: Opposite sex	66.5%	70.4%	3.9%	44.2%	26.2%
Separated	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	7.5%	5.7%	-1.8%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	6.3%	6.1%	-0.2%	6.1%	0.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38%	35.8%	-2.2%	48.4%	-12.6%
Good health	41.8%	46.1%	4.3%	33.6%	12.5%
Fair health	15.4%	14.2%	-1.2%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	3.5%	3.6%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.5%	20.5%	-2.0%	18.2%	2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	9.6%	-4.2%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	10.6%	-5.3%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	9.9%	4.2%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	17.3%	7.7%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	28.4%	31.1%	2.7%	33.8%	-2.7%
Other	4.2%	1%	-3.2%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.7%	98%	-0.7%	81.4%	16.6%
Arab	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	97.9%	96.4%	-1.5%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	1.1%	2%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	96.4%	-1.2%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0.3%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.3%	76.7%	9.6%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	64.6%	46.2%	18.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Sycamore Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Close was 8.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sycamore Close has the lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton and the 10th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LE9 9LT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Sycamore Close are based on 40 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 Sycamore Close, Newbold Verdon, Leicester, LE9 9LT

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE9 9LT

Average Price
£275,848

Semi-Detached
£275,848

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sycamore Close

Average Price
£637,899

Semi-Detached
£269,947

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,005,851

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sycamore CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Sycamore Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2021-08-18	£276,529
6 Sycamore Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£309,000	2020-11-26	£391,300
1 Sycamore Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2017-04-12	£251,589
6 Sycamore Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2013-11-29	£286,314
3 Sycamore Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2013-09-13	£268,697

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE9 9LT

Employment

LE9 9LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9LT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	139
Full-Time Employee	84
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	28
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Manufacturing	26
Construction	17
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	10
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newbold Verdon Primary School Dragon Lane , Newbold Verdon LE9 9NG	3out of 4	387 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barlestone Church of England Primary School Barton Road , Barlestone CV13 0EP	2out of 4	2,930 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Desford Community Primary School Kirkby Road , Desford LE9 9JH	3out of 4	3,582 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dove Bank Primary School Bagworth Road , Nailstone CV13 0QJ	3out of 4	4,710 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy Station Road , Market Bosworth CV13 0NP	3out of 4	4,785 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Market Bosworth School Station Road , Market Bosworth CV13 0JT	4out of 4	4,257 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bosworth Academy Leicester Lane , Desford LE9 9JL	4out of 4	4,506 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood Community School Heath Road , Barlestone CV13 0JD	- not rated	3,163 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clovelly House School Clovelly , Merrylees Road LE67 1AP	- not rated	4,080 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dixie Grammar School Station Road , Market Bosworth CV13 0LE	- not rated	4,118 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadow View Farm School Kirkby Road , Barwell LE9 8FT	- not rated	5,042 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars 33 Ashby Road , Stapleton LE9 8JF	- not rated	5,450 yd	Other independent special school	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Liberteas Coffee Shop	62 - 64 Main Street, Newbold Verdon		357 yd
Dawns Delight Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre	Fields Farm, Barlestone Road		994 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Newbold Verdon Sports And Social Club	Newbold Verdon Sports And Social Club., Main Street	522 yd
The Jubilee Inn	80 Main Street, Newbold Verdon	522 yd
The Windmill Inn	Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon	992 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Clares Bread And Butter	4 Arnolds Crescent, Newbold Verdon	460 yd
Greedy Fish	86 Main Street, Newbold Verdon	461 yd
Lotus House	23 Cadle Street, Newbold Verdon	553 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central Coop	Co- Op, 103 Main Street		522 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Newbold Verdon Primary School DRAGON LANE	grass pitches	343 yd
Alans Way Sports Field ALANS WAY PLAYING FIELD ALANS WAY PLAYING FIELD ALANS WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	840 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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	69.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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