Cross Street is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 4DD 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 Cross Street, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 4DJ, LE2 4EF, LE2 4EQ, LE2 4DL, LE2 4DH, LE2 4DA, LE2 4DB, LE2 4DN, LE2 4DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 4DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 4DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 33.2% | 33.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 52.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 57% | 47% | -10.0% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 39.9% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 11% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 46.4% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 28.5% | 26.5% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 23.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 11.5% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 57.3% | 43.3% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -38.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 70.8% 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 | 79.1% | 70.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 15.8% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 71% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 15.9% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 3.4% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 19% | 46.2% | -27.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 19% | 1.7% | 17.3% |
| Muslim | 26.5% | 6.5% | 20.0% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.5% lower than the Oadby Grange average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cross Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Oadby Grange and the 85th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Midland House Cross Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-03-29 | £233,333 |
| 8 Cross Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2018-05-17 | £339,843 |
| 4 Cross Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-04-06 | £236,165 |
| Unit 4 Midland House Cross Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-02-05 | £259,782 |
| Unit 1 Midland House Cross Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2007-03-02 | £324,384 |
LE2 4DD 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ | 4out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | 4out of 4 | 1,889 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 | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 4out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 2,930 yd | Community 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 | 3,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,507 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4,070 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 | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Land of Learning Primary School 5-11 Evington Drive , Leicester LE5 5PF | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 433 yd | |
| Fireaway Oadby LTD | Tastebuds, 63 The Parade | 434 yd | |
| Starbucks | 36 Harborough Road, Oadby | 489 yd | |
| Maakan Cafe \& Lounge Limited | 41C The Parade, Oadby | 502 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 29 - 31 The Parade, Oadby | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby Tennis And Social Club | Oadby Tennis & Social Club, Leicester Road | 494 yd | |
| The Lord Keeper Of The Great Seal | 98 - 102 The Parade, Oadby | 552 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 4A Wigston Road, Oadby | 808 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 21 London Road, Oadby | 808 yd | |
| The Black Dog | Black Dog Public House, 23 London Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Master Chef | 11 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 291 yd | |
| Oadby Chippy | 7 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 291 yd | |
| Indian Sweet Box | 17 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 315 yd | |
| Indian Sweet Box | 17 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 315 yd | |
| McDonalds Delivery KItchen | 1 North Street, Oadby | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Leicester Road | 274 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 27 The Parade, Oadby | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Hotel And Leisure Club (Closed) The Leicester Race Course | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 376 yd |
| Oadby Swimming Pool (Closed) Bradazon Road | swimming pool | 427 yd |
| Ellis Park BRABAZON ROAD | tennis courts | 467 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 | 567 yd |
| Launde Primary School NEW STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Oadby Granville Tennis Club GROSVENOR CRESCENT | tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Uplands Playing Field UPLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Animals Gym Mandervell Road | health and fitness suite | 1,062 yd |
| Langmoor Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,066 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.