Pendlebury Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 6GT is located in the Knighton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pendlebury Drive, Leicester, LE2 6GT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 6FX, LE2 6FN, LE2 6GX, LE2 6GW, LE2 6GU, LE2 6EL, LE2 6HZ, LE2 6GY, LE2 6FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 6GT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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% | 56.2% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 49% | 43.8% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 | 34.9% | 34.4% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 46.9% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 48.4% | 42.8% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 16% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 20.1% | 14% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 36% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% 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 | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 15.7% | 13.7% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 10.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 52.9% | 46.3% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 77.5% | 67.8% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.5% | 68.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 4.2% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas Territories | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 21.3% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Sikh | 10.8% | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pendlebury Drive was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pendlebury Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 181st lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Pendlebury Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-05-29 | £210,235 |
| 83 Pendlebury Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2022-02-04 | £232,444 |
| 115 Pendlebury Drive, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-09-20 | £196,201 |
| 95 Pendlebury Drive, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2021-03-12 | £222,462 |
| 125 Pendlebury Drive, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2020-02-07 | £225,393 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | - not rated | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | - not rated | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 241 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 241 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 3,434 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 2,804 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 | 1,792 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 | 1,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 682 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 843 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Way Centre Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 843 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kafeneo By The Business Fashion | 360 Welford Road, Leicester | 625 yd | |
| Easy Wok | 463 Welford Road, Leicester | 646 yd | |
| Huns Food | Ground Floor Shop, 439A Welford Road | 646 yd | |
| Greedy Belly | 435 Welford Road, Leicester | 646 yd | |
| Leicester Bowling Club | Leicester Bowling Club, Kenwood Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradock Arms | 201 Knighton Road, Leicester | 565 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth FC | Friar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East | 568 yd | |
| Welford Bar And Grill | 479 Welford Road, Leicester | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delight Express | 437 Welford Road, Leicester | 646 yd | |
| Leicester Far East | 437A Welford Road, Leicester | 646 yd | |
| Tins Dragon | 475 Welford Road, Leicester | 646 yd | |
| John Dough Bakery | 465 Welford Road, Leicester | 646 yd | |
| I-Dragon | 99 Aberdale Road, Leicester | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 80 Aberdale Road, Leicester | 804 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lancaster Academy KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 278 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 284 yd |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Kingfisher Youth Centre BOULDER LANE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Welford Road Playing Fields WELFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.