Brookside Drive is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 4PD is located in the Oadby Uplands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookside Drive, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 4JE, LE2 4PN, LE2 4JF, LE2 4PQ, LE2 4PA, LE2 4PL, LE2 4JG, LE2 4PB, LE2 4PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 4PD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 55.7% | 52.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 44.3% | 47.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 4PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 24.4% | 25.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 63% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 41% | 51.1% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 36.6% | -8.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 12.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 13.7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 17.8% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 39.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.9% 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% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 35.9% | 43.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 40.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 54.2% | 30.9% | -23.3% | 81.4% | -50.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 71.2% 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 | 82.3% | 71.2% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 10.1% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 13.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 71.4% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 23.7% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 1.8% | -14.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.2% | 37.2% | -31.0% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Hindu | 22.8% | 1.7% | 21.1% |
| Muslim | 24.9% | 6.5% | 18.4% |
| Sikh | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookside Drive was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% higher than the Oadby Uplands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brookside Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Oadby Uplands and the 64th highest crime rate of 178 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Brookside Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2025-02-05 | £281,092 |
| 23 Brookside Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2021-10-25 | £307,692 |
| 45 Brookside Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2020-01-06 | £359,207 |
| 22 Brookside Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-01-16 | £447,304 |
| 27 Brookside Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-02-29 | £318,182 |
LE2 4PD 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 3,735 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 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ | 2out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Grange Primary School, Oadby Beaufort Way , Oadby LE2 4TY | - not rated | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Grange Primary School Beaufort Way , Oadby LE2 4TY | - not rated | 956 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School, Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 957 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 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | - not rated | 3,022 yd | Community school | 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 | 955 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 4,005 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,908 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 | 5,107 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 | 5,107 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 | 2,668 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Grammar School Trust London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL | - not rated | 3,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Montessori School 58 Stoneygate Road , LE2 2BN | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miller House School 58 Stoneygate Road , LE2 2BN | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 3,536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASALA MIX | 29A London Road, Oadby | 842 yd | |
| Mezze Mangal | 60 Rosemead Drive, Oadby | 912 yd | |
| Oadby Baptist Church | Leicester Road, Oadby | 1,041 yd | |
| Oadby Youth Centre | Oadby Boys Club, Wigston Road | 1,066 yd | |
| Cheikhos | 9 Leicester Road, Oadby | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oadby Owl | 7 Glen Road, Oadby | 365 yd | |
| The Wheel Inn | 99 London Road, Oadby | 514 yd | |
| Barwachi Sports Lounge | Ground Floor, 115 London Road | 514 yd | |
| The Grange Farm PH | The Grange Farm Public House, Florence Wragg Way | 832 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 21 London Road, Oadby | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 83 Highcroft Avenue, Oadby | 542 yd | |
| Oadby Fish Bar | 81 Highcroft Avenue, Oadby | 542 yd | |
| Costa Fish And Chip | 52 London Road, Oadby | 688 yd | |
| Taks House | 62B London Road, Oadby | 688 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 54 Rosemead Drive, Oadby | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Glen Road | 365 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Oadby Express, Tesco Express (4636) | 484 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uplands Playing Field UPLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Launde Primary School NEW STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Woodland Grange Primary School Beaufort Way | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Brookside Primary School Copse Close | grass pitches, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Manor High School SEVERN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 954 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.