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Kenilworth Drive is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 5LT 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 5LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE2 5LH, LE2 5LG, LE2 5LS, LE2 5LQ, LE2 5HR, LE2 5LN, LE2 5NG, LE2 5HQ, LE2 5NE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 5LT, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.3%55.1%3.8% 51.0% 4.1%
Male48.8%44.9%-3.9% 49.0% -4.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34%38.9%4.9% 37.9% 1.0%
Married: Opposite sex43.5%42.4%-1.1% 44.2% -1.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Separated2.7%2.6%-0.1% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced12.2%9.6%-2.6% 9.1% 0.5%
Widowed7.6%6.1%-1.5% 6.1% 0.0%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.3%50.8%-0.5% 48.4% 2.4%
Good health30.9%30.6%-0.3% 33.6% -3.0%
Fair health11.3%13%1.7% 12.7% 0.3%
Bad health5.9%4.7%-1.2% 4.0% 0.7%
Very bad health0.6%1%0.4% 1.2% -0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications24.8%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 Levels16.8%14.5%-2.3% 13.4% 1.1%
Apprenticeship3.1%6.2%3.1% 5.3% 0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.2%18.5%6.3% 16.9% 1.6%
Degree or Similar23.3%27.3%4.0% 33.8% -6.5%
Other3.8%2.2%-1.6% 2.8% -0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.7%0.7% 1.1% -0.4%
Chinese0.9%0%-0.9% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian20.9%21.6%0.7% 3.1% 18.5%
Pakistani2.8%7%4.2% 2.7% 4.3%
Other Asian1.9%1.3%-0.6% 1.6% -0.3%
Black African1.6%3.3%1.7% 2.5% 0.8%
Black Caribbean1.6%2%0.4% 1.0% 1.0%
Other Black0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.9%1.7%-0.2% 0.8% 0.9%
Mixed White and African0.9%0%-0.9% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.4%2.3%-1.1% 0.9% 1.4%
Mixed Other0%2.3%2.3% 0.8% 1.5%
White59.7%56.5%-3.2% 81.4% -24.9%
Other4.1%1%-3.1% 1.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.9%77.2%-3.7% 83.2% -6.0%
European Union1.6%2%0.4% 6.1% -4.1%
Rest of Europe0.9%0.3%-0.6% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa8.4%4.6%-3.8% 2.7% 1.9%
Middle East and Asia6.9%13.5%6.6% 5.6% 7.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.3%2.3%1.0% 1.3% 1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK80.3%77.7%-2.6% 83.2% -5.5%
10+ Years0.3%18.3%18.0% 9.8% 8.5%
5-10 Years0.3%3.7%3.4% 2.9% 0.8%
2-5 Years5%0%-5.0% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years14.1%0.3%-13.8% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.7% 76.7% 3.0%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa1% 0.3% 0.7%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.3% 1.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean1% 0.3% 0.7%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held15% 13.5% 1.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.2% 37.2% -9.0%
Christian28.9% 46.2% -17.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu9.3% 1.7% 7.6%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim17.6% 6.5% 11.1%
Sikh6.6% 0.9% 5.7%
Other religion0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Not answered8% 6.0% 2.0%

Safety

Is Kenilworth Drive Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,900
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LE2 5LT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kenilworth Drive are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oadby And Wigston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kenilworth Drive, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5LT

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE2 5LT

Average Price
£293,871
Semi-Detached
£409,817
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£345,313
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£250,104

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kenilworth Drive

Average Price
£305,663
Semi-Detached
£259,734
Terraced
£204,654
Detached
£433,565
Flats/Maisonettes
£114,854
Other
£515,125

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kenilworth DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
49 Kenilworth Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire
Other, an established residential building
£1,300,0002025-12-02 £1,302,731
53 Kenilworth Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire
Other, an established residential building
£340,0002022-06-20 £341,073
53A Kenilworth Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire
Other, an established residential building
£310,0002022-06-20 £310,978
57 Kenilworth Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire
Other, an established residential building
£130,0002020-01-31 £145,734
37B Kenilworth Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire
Other, an established residential building
£160,0002019-12-04 £182,802
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE2 5LT

Employment

LE2 5LT 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 5LT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee77
Retired41
Part-Time Employee37
Student (economically inactive)18
Looking after home or family17
Self-Employed14
Long-Term Sick or disabled12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed5
Other0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles36
Education27
Human health and social work activities18
Manufacturing17
Transport and storage9
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Administrative and support service activities7
Information and communication5
Construction4
Other3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Financial and insurance activities2
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Launceston Road , LE18 2FR
3out of 4 2,375 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Langmoor Primary School Oadby
Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS
- not rated 244 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Langmoor Primary School Oadby
Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS
2out of 4 244 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Shenley Road , LE18 3QL
3out of 4 660 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Wigston, Leicestershire
Shenley Road , LE18 3QL
- not rated 660 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Glenmere Community Primary School
Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD
- not rated 869 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gartree High School
Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ
- not rated 1,623 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Beauchamp College
Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP
- not rated 1,727 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Beauchamp College
Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP
3out of 4 1,727 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Manor High School
Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU
3out of 4 2,449 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wigston Academy
Station Road , LE18 2DT
3out of 4 2,555 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gartree High School Oadby
Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ
- not rated 1,623 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Manor High School Oadby
Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU
- not rated 2,449 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bushloe High School
Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT
- not rated 2,555 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Bushloe High School
Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT
- not rated 2,555 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Abington High School
Station Road , LE18 2DU
- not rated 2,580 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Leicestershire College
South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH
- not rated 2,482 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WQE and Regent College Group
University Road , LE1 7RJ
- not rated 3,634 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Regent College
Regent Road , LE1 7LW
- not rated 4,343 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leicester College
Welford Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 4,441 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leicester South Fields College
Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 4,441 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 3,367 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 3,367 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,637 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Manorbrooke School
Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB
- not rated 2,108 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leicester Partnership School
Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR
3out of 4 2,108 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Key Way Centre
Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB
- not rated 2,108 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable More About School
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Launceston Road , LE18 2FZ
- not rated 2,440 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tigers Rolls38B Kenilworth Drive, Oadby103 yd
Oadby And Leicester Gymnastics Club17 Mandervell Road, Oadby196 yd
Bru Oadby20 The Parade, Oadby630 yd
Tipu Sultan (Leicester)The Old Library, 12 - 18 The Parade670 yd
The Tea Room26 The Parade, Oadby670 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sikh Resource Centre48 Kenilworth Drive, Oadby103 yd
Oadby Wyggestonians Sport ClubOld Wyggestonians Sports Club, Wigston Road324 yd
Leicester TigersOval Park, Wigston Road454 yd
The Lord Keeper Of The Great Seal98 - 102 The Parade, Oadby670 yd
Royal British Legion4A Wigston Road, Oadby782 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Greggs28 The Parade, Oadby670 yd
Papa Johns Pizza90 The Parade, Oadby670 yd
Pizza Mondo4 The Parade, Oadby670 yd
TJs Oadby71 The Parade, Oadby737 yd
Oadby Garden85 The Parade, Oadby737 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods27 The Parade, Oadby737 yd
Asda Stores LtdAsda, Leicester Road897 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Animals Gym
Mandervell Road
health and fitness suite157 yd
Oadby Workhouse Ii Ltd (Closed)
Kenilworth Drive
health and fitness suite191 yd
Langmoor Primary School
KENILWORTH DRIVE
grass pitches243 yd
Leicester Tigers (Oval Park Training Ground)
WIGSTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches316 yd
Freeway Park
GREEN KING PARK GREEN KING PARK WIGSTON ROAD
grass pitches407 yd
Parklands Leisure Centre (Oadby)
WASHBROOK LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool535 yd
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
SHENLEY ROAD
grass pitches656 yd
Ellis Park
BRABAZON ROAD
tennis courts664 yd
Oadby Swimming Pool (Closed)
Bradazon Road
swimming pool700 yd
Chase Hotel And Leisure Club (Closed)
The Leicester Race Course
health and fitness suite, squash courts805 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 56.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 56.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 53.1%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed77.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed320.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed284 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.