King Street is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 5DF 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 King Street, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 5DN, LE2 4LD, LE2 5DH, LE2 4LG, LE2 5AU, LE2 5EA, LE2 5AQ, LE2 5DP, LE2 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE2 5DF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 55.5% | 49% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 44.5% | 51% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 37.1% | 38.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 36.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 38.1% | 39.8% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 37.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 17% | 18.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.9% | 20.3% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 31.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 16.5% | 23.9% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 20.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 75.7% | 56.4% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
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 | 88.5% | 73.5% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 9.2% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 11.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 73.5% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14.6% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 4.2% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% lower than the Oadby Brocks Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
King Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oadby Brocks Hill and the 74th highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Mews King Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-09-29 | £209,901 |
| 7 King Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-09-28 | £150,531 |
| 15 King Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2021-03-26 | £198,921 |
| 21 King Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-07-12 | £333,929 |
| 5A King Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2018-06-08 | £158,659 |
LE2 5DF 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,192 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 | 214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocks Hill Primary School Howdon Road , Oadby LE2 5WP | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 1,392 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 3,440 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 | 4,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,456 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 | 4,390 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 | 2,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 3,392 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 228 yd | |
| Oadby Baptist Church | Leicester Road, Oadby | 427 yd | |
| Oadby Youth Centre | Oadby Boys Club, Wigston Road | 464 yd | |
| Cheikhos | 9 Leicester Road, Oadby | 464 yd | |
| Starbucks | 36 Harborough Road, Oadby | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheel Inn | 99 London Road, Oadby | 122 yd | |
| Barwachi Sports Lounge | Ground Floor, 115 London Road | 122 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 21 London Road, Oadby | 270 yd | |
| The Black Dog | Black Dog Public House, 23 London Road | 270 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 4A Wigston Road, Oadby | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Fish And Chip | 52 London Road, Oadby | 92 yd | |
| Taks House | 62B London Road, Oadby | 92 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 54 Rosemead Drive, Oadby | 537 yd | |
| TJs Oadby | 71 The Parade, Oadby | 628 yd | |
| Oadby Garden | 85 The Parade, Oadby | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 27 The Parade, Oadby | 628 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Glen Road | 683 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Oadby Express, Tesco Express (4636) | 1,019 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Leicester Road | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Launde Primary School NEW STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Uplands Playing Field UPLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Oadby Swimming Pool (Closed) Bradazon Road | swimming pool | 893 yd |
| Langmoor Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Ellis Park BRABAZON ROAD | tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Oval Park Training Ground) WIGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Freeway Park GREEN KING PARK GREEN KING PARK WIGSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Chase Hotel And Leisure Club (Closed) The Leicester Race Course | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,047 yd |
| Gartree High School RIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 1,090 yd |
| Oadby Workhouse Ii Ltd (Closed) Kenilworth Drive | health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 89.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.