LE11 1BT is a lively urban neighbourhood on Sparrow Hill, 0.7km from Southfields Park in Loughborough. Administratively it sits within Loughborough Lemyngton ward and the Loughborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Charnwood.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LE11 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00173305 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPARROW HILL, LE11 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPARROW HILL, LE11 1BT.
416
28
£ 34,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE11 1BT 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
Average age 28, 67% renting. LE11 1BT has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE11 1BT. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE11 1BT are high at 157 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
Limehurst Academy
Rendell Primary School
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Loughborough Church of England Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mountfields Lodge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Queens Park Bowls Club0.7 km
- Swan In The Rushes0.5 km
- The Griffin0.5 km
- The Tap and Clapper0.5 km
- Bell Foundry0.4 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Elf Foods0.5 km
- Greggs plc0.5 km
- Oriental Food Shop0.5 km
- Communities Food and Wellbeing Hub0.1 km
- Empress Stores0.8 km
- + 75 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Cafe Ambience0.5 km
- Cinnamon Restaurant0.4 km
- Delhi Bites0.5 km
- Hubble Bubble0.4 km
- KoJa0.5 km
- + 90 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Look! Oriental Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Devonshire Londis0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco Stores0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Pizzeria0.8 km
- A Nice Sip0.5 km
- Grab & Go0.4 km
- Lotus Tang0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Holywell House0.6 km
- Premier Inn Loughborough0.7 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Charnwood Regency Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Loughborough0.8 km
- Barrow Upon Soar4.5 km
- Sileby7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Beacon Bingo0.1 km
- Beacon Bingo0.1 km
- Lemyngton Street0.2 km
- Lemyngton Street0.2 km
- Rectory Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE111BT · Data under Open Government Licence