Meynell Close, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4SW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 4SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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	52.1%	55.6%	3.5%	51.0%	4.6%
Male	47.9%	44.4%	-3.5%	49.0%	-4.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.2%	28.5%	-7.7%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	48.2%	49.3%	1.1%	44.2%	5.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	1.3%	2.7%	1.4%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	8.9%	14%	5.1%	9.1%	4.9%
Widowed	5.4%	5%	-0.4%	6.1%	-1.1%

Health

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	47.9%	48.1%	0.2%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	38.4%	35.5%	-2.9%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	12%	12.5%	0.5%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	1.4%	3.1%	1.7%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	12.5%	16.3%	3.8%	18.2%	-1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	6.8%	-7.0%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	11.3%	-3.0%	13.4%	-2.1%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	3.6%	0.0%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	16.7%	7.3%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	41.5%	39.8%	-1.7%	33.8%	6.0%
Other	4.9%	5.4%	0.5%	2.8%	2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% 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)
Chinese	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	26.1%	26.5%	0.4%	3.1%	23.4%
Pakistani	0%	6.3%	6.3%	2.7%	3.6%
Other Asian	5.3%	1.7%	-3.6%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	1.8%	5.2%	3.4%	2.5%	2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	3.5%	1.7%	0.8%	2.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
White	62%	46.3%	-15.7%	81.4%	-35.1%
Arab	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	5.2%	5.2%	1.6%	3.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.5% 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	83.5%	73.5%	-10.0%	83.2%	-9.7%
European Union	3.5%	3.5%	0.0%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	3.1%	3.1%	0.8%	2.3%
Africa	6%	10.1%	4.1%	2.7%	7.4%
Middle East and Asia	6.7%	8.4%	1.7%	5.6%	2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	1.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.5%	73.5%	-10.0%	83.2%	-9.7%
10+ Years	0%	13.9%	13.9%	9.8%	4.1%
5-10 Years	2.5%	3.5%	1.0%	2.9%	0.6%
2-5 Years	4.6%	5.2%	0.6%	2.2%	3.0%
Less than 2 years	9.5%	3.8%	-5.7%	1.9%	1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74%	76.7%	-2.7%
Italy	3.9%	0.6%	3.3%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Turkey	3.2%	0.1%	3.1%
Central and Western Africa	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.2%	1.2%	2.0%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.1%	37.2%	-17.1%
Christian	31.6%	46.2%	-14.6%
Hindu	10.8%	1.7%	9.1%
Muslim	17.7%	6.5%	11.2%
Sikh	11.8%	0.9%	10.9%
Other religion	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Meynell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meynell Close was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.6% higher than the Oadby Uplands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Meynell Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Oadby Uplands and the 72nd highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LE2 4SW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Meynell Close are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oadby And Wigston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Meynell Close, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE2 4SW

Average Price
£383,590

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£383,590

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meynell Close

Average Price
£422,826

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£422,826

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meynell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Meynell Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£359,000	2020-10-08	£435,049
4 Meynell Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2020-03-27	£491,717
2 Meynell Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2016-04-28	£300,293
5 Meynell Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£258,000	2015-06-19	£418,025
4 Meynell Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£292,500	2014-03-28	£512,877

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE2 4SW

Employment

LE2 4SW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	11
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	27
Education	24
Manufacturing	18
Financial and insurance activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	8
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Construction	4
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR	- not rated	3,702 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodland Grange Primary School Beaufort Way , Oadby LE2 4TY	4out of 4	591 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brocks Hill Primary School Howdon Road , Oadby LE2 5WP	4out of 4	1,073 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ	4out of 4	1,145 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookside Primary School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU	3out of 4	1,279 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS	4out of 4	1,702 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP	4out of 4	829 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ	4out of 4	889 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU	3out of 4	1,235 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP	1out of 4	3,461 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN	2out of 4	3,884 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ	- not rated	5,280 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	5,270 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leicester Grammar School Trust London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL	- not rated	2,787 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP	- not rated	3,047 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR	3out of 4	3,869 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT	4out of 4	4,135 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ	3out of 4	4,200 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mezze Mangal	60 Rosemead Drive, Oadby		1,074 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Grange Farm PH	The Grange Farm Public House, Florence Wragg Way	306 yd
The Oadby Owl	7 Glen Road, Oadby	361 yd
The Wheel Inn	99 London Road, Oadby	904 yd
Barwachi Sports Lounge	Ground Floor, 115 London Road	904 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	83 Highcroft Avenue, Oadby	539 yd
Oadby Fish Bar	81 Highcroft Avenue, Oadby	539 yd
Costa Fish And Chip	52 London Road, Oadby	1,069 yd
Taks House	62B London Road, Oadby	1,069 yd
Oriental Chef	54 Rosemead Drive, Oadby	1,074 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, Glen Road		361 yd
Tesco Stores Limited	Oadby Express, Tesco Express (4636)		760 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodland Grange Primary School Beaufort Way	grass pitches	448 yd
Beauchamp College Ridge Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	871 yd
Gartree High School RIDGE WAY	grass pitches	941 yd
Glen Gorse Golf Club GLEN ROAD	golf	972 yd
Coombe Park COOMBE RISE	grass pitches	990 yd
Uplands Playing Field UPLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	998 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.29 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.29 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.