Featherstone Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 9RF is located in the Eyres Monsell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Featherstone Drive, Leicester, LE2 9RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 9RH, LE2 9RN, LE2 9RE, LE2 9RL, LE2 9SB, LE2 9RQ, LE2 9RR, LE2 9RX, LE2 9RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 9RF 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 | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 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 | 41.1% | 41.3% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 30.2% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 15.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.9% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 36.5% | 38.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 17% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 26.5% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 10.1% | -10.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 11.6% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 20.6% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 7% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.5% | 79% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 95% | 78% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 78.6% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Featherstone Drive was 93.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Eyres Monsell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Featherstone Drive has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eyres Monsell and the 429th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 Featherstone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2017-03-03 | £183,278 |
| 177 Featherstone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2012-06-29 | £261,885 |
| 175 Featherstone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2011-08-26 | £227,304 |
| 179 Featherstone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2005-03-30 | £245,447 |
| 179 Featherstone Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £82,523 | 2003-05-09 | £230,302 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Countesthorpe Nursery School The Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5PB | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolleston Junior School and Special Unit Hillsborough Road , LE2 9PT | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolleston Infant School Hillsborough Road , Glen Parva LE2 9PT | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolleston Primary School Hillsborough Road , LE2 9PT | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyres Monsell Primary School Simmins Crescent , Eyres Monsell LE2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Primary School South Wigston St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guthlaxton College Wigston Station Road , LE18 2DS | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby Centre Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Blaby Community Home Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moel Llys Short Stay School Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 2EA | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Course Centre 124 Wigston Lane , LE2 8TN | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Bistro | 3 Carvers Corner, Grange Drive | 823 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Centre | Ladysmith Road, Wigston | 965 yd | |
| Zaika | 2 Sycamore Street, Blaby | 1,023 yd | |
| The Extra End | Bowling Club, Leicester Road | 1,064 yd | |
| Jenno's Coffee House | Orchard Mews, 21 Leicester Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glen Parva Manor | Manor Court, The Ford | 528 yd | |
| The Bakers Arms | Bakers Arms Public House, The Green | 945 yd | |
| Glenhills Sports And Social Club | 2 Court Road, Glen Parva | 1,004 yd | |
| The Black Horse (wet Sales Only) | Sycamore Street, Blaby | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish And Grill | 2 Swinford Avenue, Leicester | 216 yd | |
| Carvers Cobs | 9 Grange Drive, Glen Parva | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rolleston Primary School HILLSBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Rollestone Park SILSDEN RISE | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| H.M.Y.O.I. Glen Parva (Closed) Tigers Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Northfield Park LEICESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 811 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 | 161.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.