LE11 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Russell Street, 0.5km from Southfields Park in Loughborough. Administratively it sits within Loughborough Hastings ward and the Loughborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE11 1BJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Charnwood. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LE11 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00130406 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSELL STREET, LE11 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL STREET, LE11 1BJ.
232
35
£ 34,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE11 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in LE11 1BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE11 1BJ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE11 1BJ is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre
Limehurst Academy
Rendell Primary School
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Loughborough Church of England Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Beacon Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Queens Park Bowls Club0.8 km
- Swan In The Rushes0.7 km
- The Griffin0.7 km
- The Tap and Clapper0.7 km
- Bell Foundry0.6 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Elf Foods0.7 km
- Greggs plc0.6 km
- Oriental Food Shop0.7 km
- Communities Food and Wellbeing Hub0.5 km
- Empress Stores0.5 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Cafe Ambience0.7 km
- Cinnamon Restaurant0.7 km
- Delhi Bites0.7 km
- Hubble Bubble0.7 km
- KoJa0.7 km
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Look! Oriental Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Devonshire Londis0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco Stores0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- A Nice Sip0.7 km
- Grab & Go0.7 km
- Lotus Tang0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- Pizza Master0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Holywell House0.4 km
- Premier Inn Loughborough0.6 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Charnwood Regency Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Loughborough0.8 km
- Barrow Upon Soar4.1 km
- Sileby7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Street0.2 km
- Russell Street0.2 km
- Beacon Bingo0.3 km
- Beacon Bingo0.3 km
- Moira Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE111BJ · Data under Open Government Licence