St Annes Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 8HU is located in the Aylestone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Annes Drive, Leicester, LE2 8HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 8HT, LE2 8JD, LE2 8HP, LE2 8PW, LE2 8SF, LE2 8PA, LE2 8TF, LE2 8PB, LE2 8ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 8HU is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population 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 | 51.7% | 46.1% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 53.9% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 | 25.4% | 39.8% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 36.6% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 9.9% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 41.3% | 48.2% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 27.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 15.9% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 8HU this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 29.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 11% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 32.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91% | 84.7% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 92% | 85.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 85.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.8% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Annes Drive was 345.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 182.8% higher than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Annes Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 74th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 St Annes Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2021-03-26 | £281,516 |
| 41 St Annes Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2019-10-02 | £212,417 |
| 43 St Annes Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2017-10-06 | £281,271 |
| 45 St Annes Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-03-04 | £277,131 |
| 19 St Annes Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2009-06-22 | £295,980 |
LE2 8HU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Retired | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 4,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Wigston Lane , Aylestone LE2 8TN | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyres Monsell Primary School Simmins Crescent , Eyres Monsell LE2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,640 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 | 2,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,712 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 | 1,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 3,114 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J-T Bubble | 652 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 252 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar | 731 - 733 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 262 yd | |
| The Royal Lounge | 745 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 262 yd | |
| Aylestone Spice | 723 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 262 yd | |
| LCFC Belvoir Drive Training Ground | Lcfc Training Ground, Middlesex Road | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Banks Sports Club | 650 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 267 yd | |
| Old Aylestone Constitutional Club Ltd | 689 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 274 yd | |
| The Ale Stone | Shop, 660 - 662 Aylestone Road | 287 yd | |
| Old Aylestone Social Club Ltd | Old Aylestone Social Club, 1 Middleton Street | 444 yd | |
| Union Inn | 27 Middleton Street, Leicester | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fung Tao | 719 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 262 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 658 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 267 yd | |
| Bodrum Turkish Bbq | 737 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 329 yd | |
| Cccakecouture | 8 Lutterworth Road, Leicester | 377 yd | |
| Subway | County Self Serve Bp Petrol Filling, Aylestone Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Adelaide Works, 577 Aylestone Road | 475 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 1 - 13 Lutterworth Road | 700 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 835 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 835 yd | |
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester City Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MIDDLESEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Aylestone Hall Gardens AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE ROAD | tennis courts | 164 yd |
| Banks Road BANKS ROAD | grass pitches | 192 yd |
| St Andrews Sports Club CANAL STREET | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Lcc Employees Ground BIAM YARD BIAM YARD BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 812 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.