Needwood Way is in Narborough, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE19 3YY is located in the Narborough & Littlethorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Needwood Way, Narborough, Leicester, LE19 3YY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE19 3YW, LE19 3YZ, LE19 3YU, LE19 3YX, LE19 3YP, LE19 3PZ, LE19 3ZD, LE19 3ZB, LE19 3SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE19 3YY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 49.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 37.4% | 35.4% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 49.1% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 10.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 56% | 57.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.6% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.7% | 13.6% | -12.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 22.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 37.9% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 80.9% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 92.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Needwood Way was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% higher than the Narborough & Littlethorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Needwood Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Narborough & Littlethorpe and the 75th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Needwood Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-06-30 | £424,281 |
| 11 Needwood Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2021-09-30 | £458,796 |
| 10 Needwood Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2017-08-18 | £422,954 |
| 2 Needwood Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-04-18 | £433,183 |
| 5 Needwood Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2014-10-27 | £381,766 |
LE19 3YY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pastures Primary School Thornhills , Narborough LE19 3YP | 4out of 4 | 215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Field Primary School Copt Oak Road , Narborough LE19 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enderby Danemill Primary School Mill Lane , Enderby LE19 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huncote Primary School Denman Lane , Huncote LE9 3BS | 2out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greystoke Primary School Thornton Drive , Narborough LE19 2GX | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 4,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke House Day School Croft Road , Cosby LE9 1SE | - not rated | 4,459 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Education Lodge Farm , Sutton In the Elms LE9 6RB | - not rated | 4,506 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | - not rated | 5,249 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure | Leisure Centre, Carlton Park | 918 yd | |
| Copt Oak | Hardwicke Road, Narborough | 921 yd | |
| Cafe Oasis | 1 Mill Lane, Enderby | 1,046 yd | |
| Gillys Enderby | 2 King Street, Enderby | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enderby & District Social Club | 22-24 Coleridge Drive, Enderby | 515 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 41 Cross Street, Enderby | 1,047 yd | |
| The Dog & Gun | 9 Cross Street, Enderby | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK PIZZA HOUSE | Unit 3, Copt Oak Court | 809 yd | |
| The Pastures | Unit 4, Copt Oak Court | 817 yd | |
| TJ's Burgers | Unit 2, Townsend Road | 1,001 yd | |
| Hi-Tide | 9 Mill Lane, Enderby | 1,061 yd | |
| New Wok Express | 11 Mill Lane, Enderby | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Copt Oak Court, Hardwicke Road | 814 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 19 Cross Street, Enderby | 1,039 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Society | Mill Lane, Enderby | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pastures Primary School THORNHILLS | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| Southey Close Southey Close | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Danemill Primary School MILL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,081 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.