Hornbeam Close is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 4EQ is located in the Oadby Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hornbeam Close, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 4EH, LE2 4DD, LE2 4EG, LE2 4EA, LE2 2LT, LE2 4EB, LE2 4DH, LE2 4ED, LE2 4DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE2 4EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.2% | 49.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 4EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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 | 21.1% | 20.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.4% | 66.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 58.6% | 60.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 28.9% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 54.2% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12% 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 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 59.7% | 58.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 55.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 21.7% | 12% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -69.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 62.6% | 60.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 15.9% | 13.1% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 25.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 60.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 30.5% | 29.6% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 3.7% | -24.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5% | 37.2% | -32.2% |
| Christian | 12.6% | 46.2% | -33.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 20.3% | 1.7% | 18.6% |
| Muslim | 37% | 6.5% | 30.5% |
| Sikh | 19.4% | 0.9% | 18.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornbeam Close was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Oadby Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hornbeam Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Oadby Grange and the 84th lowest crime rate of 178 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hornbeam Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,750 | 2022-10-24 | £363,450 |
| 11 Hornbeam Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2021-03-29 | £432,905 |
| 33 Hornbeam Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-03-02 | £242,663 |
| 15 Hornbeam Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2019-02-15 | £335,342 |
| 13 Hornbeam Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2018-07-20 | £309,479 |
LE2 4EQ 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 3,636 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 | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ | 2out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | 2out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School, Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 3,833 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 | 3,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 3,719 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,360 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 | 4,275 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 | 4,275 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 | 1,275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Montessori School 58 Stoneygate Road , LE2 2BN | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miller House School 58 Stoneygate Road , LE2 2BN | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lodge School London Road , LE2 3ND | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Oadby LTD | Tastebuds, 63 The Parade | 557 yd | |
| Shakehouse Oadby | 94 The Parade, Oadby | 561 yd | |
| Starbucks | 36 Harborough Road, Oadby | 586 yd | |
| Maakan Cafe \& Lounge Limited | 41C The Parade, Oadby | 621 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 29 - 31 The Parade, Oadby | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby Tennis And Social Club | Oadby Tennis & Social Club, Leicester Road | 594 yd | |
| The Lord Keeper Of The Great Seal | 98 - 102 The Parade, Oadby | 676 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 21 London Road, Oadby | 895 yd | |
| The Black Dog | Black Dog Public House, 23 London Road | 895 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 4A Wigston Road, Oadby | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Master Chef | 11 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 410 yd | |
| Oadby Chippy | 7 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 410 yd | |
| Indian Sweet Box | 17 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 444 yd | |
| Indian Sweet Box | 17 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 444 yd | |
| McDonalds Delivery KItchen | 1 North Street, Oadby | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Leicester Road | 401 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 27 The Parade, Oadby | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 445 yd |
| Chase Hotel And Leisure Club (Closed) The Leicester Race Course | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 504 yd |
| Oadby Swimming Pool (Closed) Bradazon Road | swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Ellis Park BRABAZON ROAD | tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Launde Primary School NEW STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Oadby Granville Tennis Club GROSVENOR CRESCENT | tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Uplands Playing Field UPLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 978 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.