Gartree Road is in Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 2FE is located in the Oadby Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gartree Road, Leicester, LE2 2FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 2RH, LE2 2HG, LE2 2RG, LE2 2HH, LE2 2RN, LE2 2RJ, LE2 2DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 2FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE2 2FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 79.8% | 78.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 40.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -8.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 59.1% | 54.5% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.6% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around LE2 2FE this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 3.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 62.7% | 72.2% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 55.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 13% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 20.8% | 25.4% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 22.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 58.2% | 50.2% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 78.9% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 8% | 7.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 78.6% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 14.9% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 2.9% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 17.4% | 46.2% | -28.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 20% | 6.0% | 14.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gartree Road was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% lower than the Oadby Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gartree Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Oadby Grange and the 81st lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2020-07-31 | £1,432,603 |
| 85 Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2009-10-30 | £1,296,685 |
| 89 Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2009-08-07 | £1,800,000 |
| 91 Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £901,000 | 2007-06-15 | £1,548,027 |
| 87 Gartree Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2004-04-16 | £1,302,544 |
LE2 2FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE2 2FE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 489 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 116 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 73 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Education | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Primary School Headland Road , Evington LE5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Evington Drive , LE5 5PH | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evington Valley Primary School Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 4out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleman Primary School Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FS | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,581 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 4,585 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 875 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Land of Learning Primary School 5-11 Evington Drive , Leicester LE5 5PF | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cue | 18 Allandale Road, Leicester | 770 yd | |
| Momma's Kitchen | 16 Allandale Road, Leicester | 776 yd | |
| In-Haus | Former, 8 Allandale Road | 776 yd | |
| Seoul Bowl | 6 Allandale Road, Leicester | 776 yd | |
| Anatolia | 14 Allandale Road, Leicester | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Ale Classroom | 22 Allandale Road, Leicester | 776 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club | Holmfield Avenue, Leicester | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Flavour | 2 Allandale Road, Leicester | 776 yd | |
| Marchee Wok | 11 Allandale Road, Leicester | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire Golf Club Evington Lane | golf | 705 yd |
| Leicester High School For Girls LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 913 yd |
| The Roger Bettles Sports Centre FIELD HOUSE FIELD HOUSE MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,019 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.