Meridian East is in Meridian Business Park, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE19 1WZ 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 East, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE19 1WZ, 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 East 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 East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision House Meridian East, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2022-01-26 | £770,999 |
| Unit 17A Meridian East, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2021-05-18 | £2,301,876 |
| Remploy House, 18C Meridian East, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,580,000 | 2017-04-26 | £1,949,873 |
| 18B Meridian East, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2017-04-24 | £1,727,735 |
| Unit 17A Meridian East, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,820,000 | 2017-04-05 | £2,246,056 |
LE19 1WZ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy Hat Road , Braunstone Town LE3 2WF | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenhurst Primary School Ravenhurst Road , LE3 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Community Primary School 164 Hallam Crescent East , Braunstone LE3 1FF | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossebrook Primary School Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 4,834 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 | 4,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,267 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 | 3,769 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 | 4,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 4,716 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Meridian East, Meridian Business Park | 2 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Street Record, Meridian East | 105 yd | |
| Wilson Vale Catering | Emerson Process Management, Meridian East | 240 yd | |
| Gilly's Sandwich Bar | 29 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 603 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Ltd At National Distribution Centre | Distribution Centre, Barnsdale Way | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winstanley Arms | The Glade, Braunstone Town | 641 yd | |
| The Observatory Beefeater | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town | 906 yd | |
| Civic Community Lounge | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 1,059 yd | |
| Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, Meridian Way | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaja | 31 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 599 yd | |
| Mr Rice | 25 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 614 yd | |
| Watergate Lane Fish Bar | 23 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 619 yd | |
| Pizza Chef | 19 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 630 yd | |
| Bubble CiTea | Unit 3, Food Central | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makro | Centurion Way, Braunstone Town | 405 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Superstore, Grove Farm Triangle | 922 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 112-114 Turnbull Drive, Braunstone Town | 976 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 9, Fosse Park Avenue | 1,074 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millfield Community Centre (Closed) Hat Road | 582 yd | |
| Livingwell Health Club (Leicester) JUNCTION 21 APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Leicester) SMITH WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Leicester Meridian) MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK LUBBESTHORPE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 838 yd |
| Mossdale Meadows KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 994 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 35.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 14.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.