Leicester Road is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 5BA is located in the Oadby St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leicester Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 5BD, LE2 5AA, LE2 5DB, LE2 5AD, LE2 5AP, LE2 5AG, LE2 5DA, LE2 5AJ, LE2 5AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 5BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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% | 53.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47% | 46.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 35% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 39.9% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 37.7% | 37% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 39.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 17.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.1% | 24.4% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 11.3% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.2% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 34.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 13.4% | 13.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 78.4% | 60.3% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 78.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 78.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 86.6% | 78.3% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.3% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leicester Road was 278.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 361.9% higher than the Oadby Brocks Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leicester Road has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oadby Brocks Hill and the 5th highest crime rate of 178 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-04-22 | £269,154 |
| 28 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-03-12 | £230,826 |
| 34 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-03-29 | £323,909 |
| 8 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2017-08-08 | £246,398 |
| 4 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2015-06-30 | £303,941 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LE2 5BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,026 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 | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ | 2out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | 2out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,617 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,816 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 | 4,100 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 | 4,100 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 | 1,776 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Way Centre Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Leicester Montessori School 58 Stoneygate Road , LE2 2BN | - not rated | 2,655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheikhos | 9 Leicester Road, Oadby | 43 yd | |
| Oadby Baptist Church | Leicester Road, Oadby | 45 yd | |
| Satya Catering Ltd | First Floor, 27A - 31A The Parade | 184 yd | |
| Bru Oadby | 20 The Parade, Oadby | 184 yd | |
| MASALA MIX | 29A London Road, Oadby | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 4A Wigston Road, Oadby | 108 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 21 London Road, Oadby | 167 yd | |
| The Black Dog | Black Dog Public House, 23 London Road | 167 yd | |
| The Lord Keeper Of The Great Seal | 98 - 102 The Parade, Oadby | 230 yd | |
| Leicester Tigers | Oval Park, Wigston Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 28 The Parade, Oadby | 230 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 90 The Parade, Oadby | 230 yd | |
| Pizza Mondo | 4 The Parade, Oadby | 230 yd | |
| TJs Oadby | 71 The Parade, Oadby | 233 yd | |
| Oadby Garden | 85 The Parade, Oadby | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 27 The Parade, Oadby | 233 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Leicester Road | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Launde Primary School NEW STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Oadby Swimming Pool (Closed) Bradazon Road | swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Ellis Park BRABAZON ROAD | tennis courts | 515 yd |
| Langmoor Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Chase Hotel And Leisure Club (Closed) The Leicester Race Course | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 657 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Oval Park Training Ground) WIGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Oadby Workhouse Ii Ltd (Closed) Kenilworth Drive | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Freeway Park GREEN KING PARK GREEN KING PARK WIGSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Animals Gym Mandervell Road | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Uplands Playing Field UPLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 796 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.