The Fairway is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 6LN is located in the Saffron electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 6LB, LE2 6LL, LE2 6NX, LE2 6LS, LE2 6SA, LE2 6NE, LE2 6NQ, LE2 6NH, LE2 6UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 6LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 51.6% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 43.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE2 6LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.6% | 46.2% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 37.6% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 40.9% | 47.1% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 28.9% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around LE2 6LN this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.7% | 34.9% | -19.8% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 10.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 21.9% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 77.9% | 69.9% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 86.4% | 73.4% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 13.8% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 73.2% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.8% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fairway was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Eyres Monsell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Fairway has the 5th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eyres Monsell and the 206th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 The Fairway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-10-12 | £231,654 |
| 30 The Fairway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2013-06-18 | £231,125 |
| 21 The Fairway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,575 | 2009-09-29 | £204,913 |
| Best-One, 42 The Fairway, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2008-01-14 | £723,050 |
| 23 The Fairway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2007-06-07 | £221,287 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Infant School Southfields Drive , LE2 6QT | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newry Junior School The Newry , Saffron Lane Estate LE2 6ST | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Wigston Lane , Aylestone LE2 8TN | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 847 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 983 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 4,942 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 | 2,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,875 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 | 1,086 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 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Course Centre 124 Wigston Lane , LE2 8TN | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 1,953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell's | 449 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 246 yd | |
| Racheal's Bakery | 469 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 246 yd | |
| Goldhill Adventure Playground | Goldhill Recreation Centre, Goldhill Spinney | 489 yd | |
| Munchies | 94 Grace Road, Leicester | 614 yd | |
| The Bread Basket | 581 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge | 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 246 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth FC | Friar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East | 854 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Grace Road, Leicester | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Chippy | 36A The Fairway, Leicester | 1 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal | 36 The Fairway, Leicester | 24 yd | |
| Fat Tony's Fish Bar | 443 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 246 yd | |
| Saffron Kebab House | Ground Floor, 437A Saffron Lane | 246 yd | |
| Subway | Saffron Service Station, 413 Saffron Lane | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 246 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 404 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 404 yd | |
| Food Plus | 205 - 207 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Youth Centre BOULDER LANE | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Southfields Drive Sports Centre (Closed) Southfields Drive | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| The Lancaster Academy KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 860 yd |
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Banks Road BANKS ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Leicester City Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MIDDLESEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 997 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.4% |
| 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 | 110 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.