Oliver Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 7PD 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 Oliver Street, Leicester, LE2 7PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 7PJ, LE2 7NE, LE2 7NB, LE2 8AA, LE2 8AW, LE2 6UD, LE2 7PL, LE2 8AR, LE2 7QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 7PD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 53.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.9% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 7PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 27.3% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 6.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.9% | 45.3% | 10.4% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.5% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 14.4% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 7PD this area, 33.5% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 33.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 17.5% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 1.5% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.1% | 71.1% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 85.9% | 66.9% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 15.6% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 66.9% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 9.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oliver Street was 346.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 183.8% higher than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oliver Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 73rd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oliver Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-10-04 | £164,809 |
| 6 Oliver Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-03-15 | £180,217 |
| 4 Oliver Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-08-31 | £192,150 |
| 12 Oliver Street, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2016-03-30 | £222,520 |
| 12 Oliver Street, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2009-12-18 | £215,931 |
LE2 7PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7PD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Other | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | 2out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 2,220 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 | 867 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 1,988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Million Flavours | 215 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 148 yd | |
| Blue Peter Gurkha Bar And Grill | 92 Cavendish Road, Leicester | 195 yd | |
| Feasters (Glazed, Bimmi, Coco, Burgerii) | 1 Cavendish Road, Leicester | 395 yd | |
| Choice Cafe | 266 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 433 yd | |
| Munchies | 94 Grace Road, Leicester | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone Conservative Club | 204 - 206 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 50 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Grace Road, Leicester | 537 yd | |
| Leicester Sports Centre | 16 Commercial Square, Leicester | 677 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth FC | Friar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East | 791 yd | |
| The Donkey | 203 Welford Road, Leicester | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Royale Pizza | 216 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 108 yd | |
| Angels Chippy | 231 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 148 yd | |
| Chung's Garden | 233 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 148 yd | |
| Tushba Pizza | 284 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 433 yd | |
| Gemini | 311 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 205 - 207 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 49 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 932 yd | |
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 1,017 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, 9 Counting House Road | 1,026 yd | |
| Aldi | Adelaide Works, 577 Aylestone Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 259 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Leicester Sports Centre Ltd COMMERCIAL SQUARE | 730 yd | |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Leicester City Fc (King Power Stadium) THE KING POWER STADIUM THE KING POWER STADIUM FILBERT WAY | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| The Gym Group (Leicester) RAW DYKES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.