Princess Avenue is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 4SD is located in the Oadby Woodlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princess Avenue, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 4RA, LE2 4RU, LE2 4RE, LE2 4PE, LE2 4RB, LE2 4SB, LE2 4ST, LE2 4SU, LE2 4RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 4SD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 53.4% | 53.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 4SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 23.7% | 26.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 54.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 44.4% | 44.3% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 38% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 19.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 33.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 35.4% | 38.6% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 35.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 50.1% | 35.2% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -46.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 3% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 76.8% | 63% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 13% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 16.1% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 62.9% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 24.9% | 23.8% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 4.7% | -15.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Hindu | 19.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.6% | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Sikh | 14% | 0.9% | 13.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Avenue was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Oadby Uplands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princess Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Oadby Uplands and the 60th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Princess Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2019-11-29 | £333,968 |
| 9 Princess Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-11-30 | £321,382 |
| 3 Princess Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-09-22 | £367,910 |
| 7 Princess Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-08-07 | £320,516 |
| 9 Princess Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-07-03 | £343,772 |
LE2 4SD 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Grange Primary School Beaufort Way , Oadby LE2 4TY | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocks Hill Primary School Howdon Road , Oadby LE2 5WP | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,050 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 Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 5,029 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 | 2,824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Grammar School Trust London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL | - not rated | 2,991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 4,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezze Mangal | 60 Rosemead Drive, Oadby | 836 yd | |
| MASALA MIX | 29A London Road, Oadby | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oadby Owl | 7 Glen Road, Oadby | 113 yd | |
| The Grange Farm PH | The Grange Farm Public House, Florence Wragg Way | 497 yd | |
| The Wheel Inn | 99 London Road, Oadby | 665 yd | |
| Barwachi Sports Lounge | Ground Floor, 115 London Road | 665 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 21 London Road, Oadby | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 83 Highcroft Avenue, Oadby | 313 yd | |
| Oadby Fish Bar | 81 Highcroft Avenue, Oadby | 313 yd | |
| Costa Fish And Chip | 52 London Road, Oadby | 825 yd | |
| Taks House | 62B London Road, Oadby | 825 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 54 Rosemead Drive, Oadby | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Glen Road | 113 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Oadby Express, Tesco Express (4636) | 766 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Grange Primary School Beaufort Way | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Gartree High School RIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Uplands Playing Field UPLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Brocks Hill Primary School HOWDON ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Coombe Park COOMBE RISE | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Launde Primary School NEW STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,035 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.