Iliffe Avenue is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 5LH 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 Iliffe Avenue, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 5LG, LE2 5LT, LE2 5LS, LE2 5HR, LE2 5NG, LE2 5HQ, LE2 5HS, LE2 5LQ, LE2 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 5LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 35.3% | 39.3% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 42.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 5.6% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 35.2% | 36% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 37.3% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 20% | 18.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 5.8% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.8% | 23% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 25.3% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.1% 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% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16.2% | 19.6% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 16.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 68.6% | 55.1% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -26.3% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 82.9% | 78.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 11.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 78.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 17% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 0.4% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 11.6% | 0.9% | 10.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iliffe Avenue was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% higher than the Oadby Brocks Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Iliffe Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oadby Brocks Hill and the 52nd highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Iliffe Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-12-08 | £358,638 |
| 49A Iliffe Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2010-03-01 | £359,137 |
| 49A Iliffe Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2004-02-27 | £321,886 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 2,383 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 | 4out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 4out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,902 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 | 3,338 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 | 1,596 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 2,904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers Rolls | 38B Kenilworth Drive, Oadby | 61 yd | |
| Oadby And Leicester Gymnastics Club | 17 Mandervell Road, Oadby | 258 yd | |
| Bru Oadby | 20 The Parade, Oadby | 566 yd | |
| Oadby Youth Centre | Oadby Boys Club, Wigston Road | 595 yd | |
| Tipu Sultan (Leicester) | The Old Library, 12 - 18 The Parade | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh Resource Centre | 48 Kenilworth Drive, Oadby | 61 yd | |
| Oadby Wyggestonians Sport Club | Old Wyggestonians Sports Club, Wigston Road | 269 yd | |
| Leicester Tigers | Oval Park, Wigston Road | 376 yd | |
| The Lord Keeper Of The Great Seal | 98 - 102 The Parade, Oadby | 612 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 4A Wigston Road, Oadby | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 28 The Parade, Oadby | 612 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 90 The Parade, Oadby | 612 yd | |
| Pizza Mondo | 4 The Parade, Oadby | 612 yd | |
| TJs Oadby | 71 The Parade, Oadby | 679 yd | |
| Oadby Garden | 85 The Parade, Oadby | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 27 The Parade, Oadby | 679 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Leicester Road | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langmoor Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Oadby Workhouse Ii Ltd (Closed) Kenilworth Drive | health and fitness suite | 168 yd |
| Animals Gym Mandervell Road | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Oval Park Training Ground) WIGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Freeway Park GREEN KING PARK GREEN KING PARK WIGSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Parklands Leisure Centre (Oadby) WASHBROOK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Ellis Park BRABAZON ROAD | tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Oadby Swimming Pool (Closed) Bradazon Road | swimming pool | 668 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy SHENLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Chase Hotel And Leisure Club (Closed) The Leicester Race Course | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 788 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.