Aylestone Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 8SD 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 8SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 8UG, LE2 8UQ, LE2 8UD, LE2 8SJ, LE2 8DF, LE2 8DE, LE2 8UL, LE2 8SB, LE2 9AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 8SD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.4% of the population 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 | 51.7% | 58.4% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 7.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 41.6% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -7.4% |
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 8SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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 | 61.5% | 60.8% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 25.6% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 0.5% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 | 42.6% | 48.1% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 29.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 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 8SD this area, 34.2% 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.8% | 34.2% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 16.6% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 20.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 78.7% | 67.6% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 89.4% | 79.6% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 79.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 76.7% | -23.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 37.3% | 13.5% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aylestone Drive was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% lower than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aylestone Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 95th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-06-07 | £202,382 |
| 137 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-03-19 | £223,092 |
| 158 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2016-03-22 | £158,128 |
| 139 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2015-12-21 | £200,870 |
| 137 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2013-05-17 | £193,124 |
LE2 8SD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,527 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 | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyres Monsell Primary School Simmins Crescent , Eyres Monsell LE2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | 2out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,504 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 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,518 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 | 1,994 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thelma's Kitchen | Eyres Monsell Club For Young People, Whitteney Drive South | 505 yd | |
| The Bread Basket | 581 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 657 yd | |
| LT's Kitchen | Eyres Monsell Club, Littlejohn Road | 725 yd | |
| Ivolve Aylestone | Heathcotes Aylestone, 128 Lutterworth Road | 846 yd | |
| J-T Bubble | 652 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Pimpernel | Howden Road, Leicester | 566 yd | |
| The Ale Stone | Shop, 660 - 662 Aylestone Road | 851 yd | |
| Leicester Banks Sports Club | 650 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 862 yd | |
| Old Aylestone Constitutional Club Ltd | 689 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 898 yd | |
| Aylestone Park Sports Bar | Aylestone Park Youth Football Club, 800 Saffron Lane | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken | 559 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 657 yd | |
| Millennium Fish Bar | 553 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 657 yd | |
| Good Choi Chinese Takeaway | 577 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 657 yd | |
| Pizzaland | 583 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 657 yd | |
| The Ocean | 4A Lutterworth Road, Leicester | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Supermarket | 1 Sturdee Road, Leicester | 497 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 1 - 13 Lutterworth Road | 815 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 914 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfields Drive Sports Centre (Closed) Southfields Drive | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy TRENANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Linwood Playing Field SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Sturdee Road Playing Fields STURDEE ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Leicester City Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MIDDLESEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Eyres Monsell Baptist Free Church EYRES MONSELL BAPTIST FREE CHURCH EYRES MONSELL BAPTIST FREE CHURCH DORSET AVENUE | 1,040 yd | |
| Banks Road BANKS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Aylestone Hall Gardens AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,081 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 | 169.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.