Gedge Way is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 6NQ 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 Gedge Way, Leicester, LE2 6NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 6NS, LE2 6SD, LE2 6UJ, LE2 6SA, LE2 6NE, LE2 6NX, LE2 6UL, LE2 6UG, LE2 6NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE2 6NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 49.8% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.9% | 50.2% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 46.3% | 54.8% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 29.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 41.9% | 49.7% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 26.3% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around LE2 6NQ this area, 34.3% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45% | 34.3% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.7% | 17.1% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 74.4% | 66.6% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 89% | 82.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 82% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.3% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.2% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 20.2% | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gedge Way was 93.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% lower than the Eyres Monsell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gedge Way has the 20th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eyres Monsell and the 442nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Gedge Way, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2006-07-05 | £181,536 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,399 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 | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Wigston Lane , Aylestone LE2 8TN | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | 2out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,555 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 | 1,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,354 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 2,895 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell's | 449 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 200 yd | |
| Racheal's Bakery | 469 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 200 yd | |
| The Bread Basket | 581 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 488 yd | |
| Goldhill Adventure Playground | Goldhill Recreation Centre, Goldhill Spinney | 625 yd | |
| LCFC Belvoir Drive Training Ground | Lcfc Training Ground, Middlesex Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge | 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 200 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Grace Road, Leicester | 911 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth FC | Friar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Tony's Fish Bar | 443 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 200 yd | |
| Saffron Kebab House | Ground Floor, 437A Saffron Lane | 200 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal | 36 The Fairway, Leicester | 218 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Chippy | 36A The Fairway, Leicester | 233 yd | |
| American Fried Chicken | 559 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 170 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 170 yd | |
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 200 yd | |
| Aldi | Adelaide Works, 577 Aylestone Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Youth Centre BOULDER LANE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Southfields Drive Sports Centre (Closed) Southfields Drive | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Leicester City Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MIDDLESEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Banks Road BANKS ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 yd |
| The Lancaster Academy KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,070 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 1,094 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 214.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.