London Road is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 5DQ 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 London Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 4LH, LE2 5DJ, LE2 5RS, LE2 5DP, LE2 5RL, LE2 4PH, LE2 5RH, LE2 5RF, LE2 5SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 5DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 49.5% | 54.2% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.8% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 5DQ 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 | 25.3% | 23.1% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 63% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 38.5% | 51.3% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 45.5% | 34.2% | -11.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 17.2% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 43.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.8% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.6% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 25.4% | 40.3% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 37.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 63.2% | 38.6% | -24.6% | 81.4% | -42.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 72.9% | 73.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 6.7% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 13.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 73.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.2% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 5.2% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 22.6% | 46.2% | -23.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 18.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% |
| Muslim | 19.7% | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Sikh | 14.8% | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Oadby Brocks Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
London Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oadby Brocks Hill and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-03-31 | £299,622 |
| 149 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2021-04-30 | £203,725 |
| 159 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2018-09-28 | £279,911 |
| 153 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2013-01-21 | £222,981 |
| 141 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2011-05-20 | £219,644 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,286 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 | 456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocks Hill Primary School Howdon Road , Oadby LE2 5WP | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Grange Primary School Beaufort Way , Oadby LE2 4TY | 4out of 4 | 1,322 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 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 3,560 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 | 4,563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,407 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 | 4,621 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 | 2,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Grammar School Trust London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL | - not rated | 3,466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 3,552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 3,682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASALA MIX | 29A London Road, Oadby | 514 yd | |
| Mezze Mangal | 60 Rosemead Drive, Oadby | 537 yd | |
| Oadby Youth Centre | Oadby Boys Club, Wigston Road | 698 yd | |
| Oadby Baptist Church | Leicester Road, Oadby | 711 yd | |
| Cheikhos | 9 Leicester Road, Oadby | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheel Inn | 99 London Road, Oadby | 175 yd | |
| Barwachi Sports Lounge | Ground Floor, 115 London Road | 175 yd | |
| The Oadby Owl | 7 Glen Road, Oadby | 386 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 21 London Road, Oadby | 558 yd | |
| The Black Dog | Black Dog Public House, 23 London Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Fish And Chip | 52 London Road, Oadby | 339 yd | |
| Taks House | 62B London Road, Oadby | 339 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 83 Highcroft Avenue, Oadby | 376 yd | |
| Oadby Fish Bar | 81 Highcroft Avenue, Oadby | 376 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 54 Rosemead Drive, Oadby | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Glen Road | 386 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Oadby Express, Tesco Express (4636) | 857 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 27 The Parade, Oadby | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uplands Playing Field UPLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Launde Primary School NEW STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Gartree High School RIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Brocks Hill Primary School HOWDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.