Kenilworth Drive is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 5HS 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 Kenilworth Drive, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 5JD, LE2 5HF, LE2 5LG, LE2 5HB, LE2 5HR, LE2 5QG, LE2 5LH, LE2 5QD, LE2 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 5HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 51.3% | 55.1% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 44.9% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 34% | 38.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 42.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 50.8% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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 | 24.8% | 18.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 27.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 20.9% | 21.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 18.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 59.7% | 56.5% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 80.9% | 77.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 13.5% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 77.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.3% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 0.3% | -13.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Sikh | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenilworth Drive was 154.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 157.1% higher than the Oadby Brocks Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kenilworth Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oadby Brocks Hill and the 16th highest crime rate of 178 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Kenilworth Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-06-09 | £245,945 |
| 15 Kenilworth Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-11 | £176,667 |
| 3 Kenilworth Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £171,281 | 2022-03-14 | £188,910 |
| 36 Kenilworth Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-06-18 | £182,181 |
| 14 Kenilworth Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2018-08-01 | £209,432 |
LE2 5HS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE2 5HS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | - not rated | 126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | 2out of 4 | 126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | - not rated | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | - not rated | 688 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 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 2,607 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 | 2,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,913 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 | 4,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,722 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 | 3,570 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 | 3,570 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 | 1,880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Way Centre Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Launceston Road , LE18 2FZ | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers Rolls | 38B Kenilworth Drive, Oadby | 180 yd | |
| Oadby And Leicester Gymnastics Club | 17 Mandervell Road, Oadby | 475 yd | |
| Parklands Cafe | Parklands Leisure Centre, Washbrook Lane | 485 yd | |
| Oadby Youth Centre | Oadby Boys Club, Wigston Road | 496 yd | |
| Bru Oadby | 20 The Parade, Oadby | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby Wyggestonians Sport Club | Old Wyggestonians Sports Club, Wigston Road | 62 yd | |
| Sikh Resource Centre | 48 Kenilworth Drive, Oadby | 180 yd | |
| Leicester Tigers | Oval Park, Wigston Road | 204 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 4A Wigston Road, Oadby | 643 yd | |
| The Lord Keeper Of The Great Seal | 98 - 102 The Parade, Oadby | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 28 The Parade, Oadby | 663 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 90 The Parade, Oadby | 663 yd | |
| Pizza Mondo | 4 The Parade, Oadby | 663 yd | |
| TJs Oadby | 71 The Parade, Oadby | 727 yd | |
| Oadby Garden | 85 The Parade, Oadby | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 27 The Parade, Oadby | 727 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Leicester Road | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Tigers (Oval Park Training Ground) WIGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 86 yd |
| Langmoor Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 131 yd |
| Oadby Workhouse Ii Ltd (Closed) Kenilworth Drive | health and fitness suite | 142 yd |
| Freeway Park GREEN KING PARK GREEN KING PARK WIGSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 162 yd |
| Parklands Leisure Centre (Oadby) WASHBROOK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Animals Gym Mandervell Road | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy SHENLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Glenmere Community Primary School ESTORIL AVENUE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Ellis Park BRABAZON ROAD | tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Oadby Swimming Pool (Closed) Bradazon Road | swimming pool | 791 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| 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 | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.