Meridian Way is in Leicester and in Blaby district. LE19 1LW is located in the Thorpe Astley & St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meridian Way, Leicester, LE19 1LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 3TQ, LE3 3TZ, LE3 3TF, LE3 3TP, LE3 3TH, LE3 3TJ, LE3 3TL, LE3 3TG, LE3 3TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE19 1LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.3% | 53% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 41.6% | 40.2% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 51.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 34.9% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 12.1% | 6.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 12.5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 27.8% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 26.2% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 23.4% | 20.6% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 17.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 69.4% | 61.6% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 70.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 70.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 12.6% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 70.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 17.1% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 1.9% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Hindu | 13.7% | 1.7% | 12.0% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meridian Way was 255.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 434.0% higher than the Braunstone Ravenhurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meridian Way has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Braunstone Ravenhurst and the 8th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd Meridian Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-12-06 | £85,287 |
| The Bees Knees Meridian Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £2,819,413 | 2018-04-30 | £3,255,751 |
LE19 1LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy Hat Road , Braunstone Town LE3 2WF | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossebrook Primary School Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenhurst Primary School Ravenhurst Road , LE3 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Community Primary School 164 Hallam Crescent East , Braunstone LE3 1FF | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,137 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 4,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 4,403 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Cinema | Unit A, Meridian Leisure Park | 348 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit H, Meridian Leisure Park | 348 yd | |
| David Lloyd Health & Fitness Club | Unit F, Meridian Leisure Park | 348 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit A, Meridian Leisure Park | 348 yd | |
| 360 Play (Leicester) Ltd | Unit 1, Meridian Leisure Park | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, Meridian Way | 105 yd | |
| The Observatory Beefeater | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town | 279 yd | |
| Civic Community Lounge | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental House | 81 Henley Crescent, Braunstone Town | 872 yd | |
| Lee's House | 8 Sun Way, Braunstone Town | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town | 104 yd | |
| Makro | Centurion Way, Braunstone Town | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Leicester Meridian) MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK LUBBESTHORPE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| Winstanley Community College KINGSWAY NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| Mossdale Meadows KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Shakespeare Park AVON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Thorpe Astley Community Centre LAKIN DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.