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Loughborough - University

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About

The University of Loughborough campus forms a distinct area within the town, centred on its extensive grounds to the west of the centre. The campus is a mix of academic buildings, student accommodation, and sports facilities, creating a focused environment. Its layout is defined by pedestrian walkways and green spaces like the Hazlerigg Rutland fountain courtyard. The presence of the Students' Union and library anchors daily activity here.

Epinal Way runs along the campus perimeter, connecting it to the wider town. The area immediately surrounding the university includes halls of residence and purpose-built student housing. The Holywell Park conference centre and the adjacent Innovation Centre link academic work with industry. The campus is notably home to the Sir Denis Rooke building for chemical engineering and the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine.

Area overview

On average Loughborough - University has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Loughborough - University is £57,693 per year. There are 2 schools in Loughborough - University: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Loughborough - University is home to around 11,274 people, with a population density of about 5,103.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Loughborough - University Population
11,274
Population density
5,103.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.17(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.21(-63%)
Other theft
5.94(+4%)
Bicycle theft
4.88(+551%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.46(-53%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,676
68.09%
Other White
752
6.67%
Indian
657
5.83%
Chinese
405
3.59%
African
404
3.58%
Total population: 11,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
5,642
55.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,188
21.49%
No qualifications
802
7.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
654
6.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
459
4.51%
Total 16+ residents: 10,181

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
765
32.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
531
22.45%
Owns with a mortgage
520
21.99%
Social rents from council
381
16.11%
Other social rented
98
4.14%
Total households: 2,365

Property prices in Loughborough - University

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Loughborough - University area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,950 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Loughborough - University in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Loughborough - University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced13£191,500
Detached11£365,000
Semi-Detached17£215,000

10 years median price trend in Loughborough - University

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughborough - University.

All postcodes in Loughborough - University

LE114EU

New Ashby Road

LE113LA

Shepherds Close

LE113JX

Holywell Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.