Aylestone Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 8SA 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 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, LE2 8SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 8SB, LE2 8SS, LE2 8SQ, LE2 8DE, LE2 8DB, LE2 8SJ, LE2 8DD, LE2 8SH, LE2 8DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 8SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.6% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.4% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.7% | 40.9% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 44.8% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 43.9% | 48.2% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 36.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 33.5% | 20.6% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14.6% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 24.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.6% | 77.7% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 94.1% | 86.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 86.6% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aylestone Drive was 68.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aylestone Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 385th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-11 | £251,278 |
| 144 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-12-04 | £232,910 |
| 110 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2020-11-25 | £220,599 |
| 144 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2020-02-11 | £171,068 |
| 126 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,500 | 2019-11-06 | £238,204 |
LE2 8SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 3,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose School Wigston Lane , Aylestone LE2 8TN | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyres Monsell Primary School Simmins Crescent , Eyres Monsell LE2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | 2out of 4 | 1,165 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 | 2,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,264 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 | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,304 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 | 1,856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bread Basket | 581 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 490 yd | |
| Thelma's Kitchen | Eyres Monsell Club For Young People, Whitteney Drive South | 698 yd | |
| J-T Bubble | 652 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 738 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar | 731 - 733 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 771 yd | |
| The Royal Lounge | 745 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ale Stone | Shop, 660 - 662 Aylestone Road | 724 yd | |
| Leicester Banks Sports Club | 650 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 731 yd | |
| Old Aylestone Constitutional Club Ltd | 689 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 767 yd | |
| Scarlet Pimpernel | Howden Road, Leicester | 806 yd | |
| Old Aylestone Social Club Ltd | Old Aylestone Social Club, 1 Middleton Street | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken | 559 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 490 yd | |
| Millennium Fish Bar | 553 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 490 yd | |
| Good Choi Chinese Takeaway | 577 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 490 yd | |
| Pizzaland | 583 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 490 yd | |
| Cccakecouture | 8 Lutterworth Road, Leicester | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Supermarket | 1 Sturdee Road, Leicester | 681 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 691 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 691 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 1 - 13 Lutterworth Road | 807 yd | |
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfields Drive Sports Centre (Closed) Southfields Drive | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Leicester City Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MIDDLESEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Banks Road BANKS ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Aylestone Hall Gardens AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE ROAD | tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy TRENANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Linwood Playing Field SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.