Leicester Road is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 4AB is located in the Oadby St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leicester Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 5GF, LE2 5GA, LE2 4AA, LE2 4AF, LE2 5FB, LE2 5FL, LE2 5GE, LE2 4AG, LE2 5GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 4AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.6% | 52.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE2 4AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 28% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 59% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 51.6% | 46.9% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 39.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 17% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 6.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 47.8% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 25.3% | 32.2% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 29.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 55.3% | 45.5% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -35.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 81.9% | 78.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 7.3% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 78.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 1.7% | -16.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 32.2% | 6.5% | 25.7% |
| Sikh | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leicester Road was 100.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% higher than the Oadby Brocks Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Leicester Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oadby Brocks Hill and the 35th highest crime rate of 178 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Brooks House, 81 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-10-02 | £320,715 |
| Flat 1 Brooks House, 81 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,050 | 2021-09-27 | £234,899 |
| 103 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-06-26 | £509,709 |
| 101 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-02-11 | £577,640 |
| 85 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-05-30 | £518,136 |
LE2 4AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | 2out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ | - not rated | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ | 2out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 3,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 986 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Way Centre Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Leicester Montessori School 58 Stoneygate Road , LE2 2BN | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakehouse Oadby | 94 The Parade, Oadby | 461 yd | |
| Fireaway Oadby LTD | Tastebuds, 63 The Parade | 491 yd | |
| Maakan Cafe \& Lounge Limited | 41C The Parade, Oadby | 557 yd | |
| The Tea Room | 26 The Parade, Oadby | 562 yd | |
| Subway | 76 The Parade, Oadby | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby Tennis And Social Club | Oadby Tennis & Social Club, Leicester Road | 90 yd | |
| The Lord Keeper Of The Great Seal | 98 - 102 The Parade, Oadby | 562 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 4A Wigston Road, Oadby | 896 yd | |
| Sikh Resource Centre | 48 Kenilworth Drive, Oadby | 913 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 21 London Road, Oadby | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Star | 61 Leicester Road, Oadby | 350 yd | |
| Indian Sweet Box | 17 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 409 yd | |
| Indian Sweet Box | 17 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 409 yd | |
| China Master Chef | 11 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 461 yd | |
| Oadby Chippy | 7 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Leicester Road | 185 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 27 The Parade, Oadby | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Hotel And Leisure Club (Closed) The Leicester Race Course | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 135 yd |
| Ellis Park BRABAZON ROAD | tennis courts | 288 yd |
| Oadby Swimming Pool (Closed) Bradazon Road | swimming pool | 304 yd |
| Oadby Granville Tennis Club GROSVENOR CRESCENT | tennis courts | 322 yd |
| Animals Gym Mandervell Road | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Oadby Municipal Golf Course (Closed) Leicester Road | golf | 760 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 | 859 yd |
| Langmoor Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Launde Primary School NEW STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Leicester High School For Girls LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 952 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 | 57.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.