New Street is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 4LJ 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 New Street, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 4LF, LE2 4LE, LE2 4FQ, LE2 4LA, LE2 4FL, LE2 5DB, LE2 5AB, LE2 5EG, LE2 5EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE2 4LJ 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 | 53.2% | 49.8% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.2% | 3.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around LE2 4LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 33.3% | 43.7% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 43.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 5.7% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 45.2% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 39.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 4LJ this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 10.2% | 5.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 20.7% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 37% | -6.8% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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 | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 21.1% | 24.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 21.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 59.9% | 43.3% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -38.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 82.7% | 71.9% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 13% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 10.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 71.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 16% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 2.7% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 26.7% | 6.5% | 20.2% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 93.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% higher than the Oadby Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Oadby Grange and the 44th highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 New Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-12-02 | £636,183 |
| 33 New Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £411,000 | 2017-10-13 | £556,698 |
| 45 New Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2009-06-19 | £403,185 |
| 37 New Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2008-05-23 | £521,248 |
| 43 New Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2005-11-04 | £533,005 |
LE2 4LJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE2 4LJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,319 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 | 281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 1,598 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 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 3,286 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 | 3,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,019 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 | 4,245 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 | 1,622 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Land of Learning Primary School 5-11 Evington Drive , Leicester LE5 5PF | - not rated | 3,218 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 36 Harborough Road, Oadby | 187 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 29 - 31 The Parade, Oadby | 333 yd | |
| Yum Sing | 11 Leicester Road, Oadby | 333 yd | |
| Leeja Palace | First Floor, 13 The Parade | 333 yd | |
| Chestnuts Coffee Shop | 15 The Parade, Oadby | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Inn | 21 London Road, Oadby | 348 yd | |
| The Black Dog | Black Dog Public House, 23 London Road | 348 yd | |
| The Lord Keeper Of The Great Seal | 98 - 102 The Parade, Oadby | 394 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 4A Wigston Road, Oadby | 397 yd | |
| The Wheel Inn | 99 London Road, Oadby | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Master Chef | 11 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 330 yd | |
| Oadby Chippy | 7 Stoughton Road, Oadby | 330 yd | |
| TJs Oadby | 71 The Parade, Oadby | 333 yd | |
| Oadby Garden | 85 The Parade, Oadby | 333 yd | |
| Blaze N Grill | 79 The Parade, Oadby | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 27 The Parade, Oadby | 333 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Leicester Road | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Launde Primary School NEW STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Oadby Swimming Pool (Closed) Bradazon Road | swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Uplands Playing Field UPLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Ellis Park BRABAZON ROAD | tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Chase Hotel And Leisure Club (Closed) The Leicester Race Course | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 663 yd |
| Langmoor Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 886 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 | 994 yd |
| Animals Gym Mandervell Road | health and fitness suite | 1,061 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Oval Park Training Ground) WIGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,070 yd |
| Oadby Workhouse Ii Ltd (Closed) Kenilworth Drive | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.