Bayswater Drive is in Glen Parva, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE2 9UF is located in the Glen Parva electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bayswater Drive, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 9TY, LE2 9TW, LE2 9TZ, LE2 9UB, LE2 9UP, LE2 9SZ, LE2 9UG, LE2 9UL, LE2 9UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 9UF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 29.5% | 32.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 49.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 46.4% | 52.7% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.3% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.2% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 28.4% | 22.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 28.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94% | 86.5% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 96.5% | 89.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 89.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bayswater Drive was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.5% lower than the Blaby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bayswater Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blaby and the 112th lowest crime rate of 288 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Bayswater Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,500 | 2025-04-23 | £279,056 |
| 2 Bayswater Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £417,350 | 2025-03-28 | £419,050 |
| 32 Bayswater Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-05-17 | £212,329 |
| 7 Bayswater Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-08-23 | £324,530 |
| 2 Bayswater Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-07-05 | £524,468 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Countesthorpe Nursery School The Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5PB | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Primary School South Wigston St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Primary School South Wigston St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolleston Junior School and Special Unit Hillsborough Road , LE2 9PT | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolleston Infant School Hillsborough Road , Glen Parva LE2 9PT | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolleston Primary School Hillsborough Road , LE2 9PT | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guthlaxton College Wigston Station Road , LE18 2DS | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 2,236 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 | 628 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 5,465 yd | Community 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 | 2,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,379 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 | 1,945 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 | 1,945 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 | 1,460 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Blaby Community Home Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moel Llys Short Stay School Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 2EA | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Varney Karate School | Units 3 To 4, 9 - 13 Saffron Road | 692 yd | |
| The Retro Suite | Retro Suite, 53 - 57 Blaby Road | 901 yd | |
| Tree House Cafe | 23 Blaby Road, Wigston | 901 yd | |
| Gorkha 8848 | 67 Blaby Road, Wigston | 901 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Centre | Ladysmith Road, Wigston | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glen Parva Manor | Manor Court, The Ford | 343 yd | |
| South Wigston Working Mens Club | Blaby Road, Wigston | 1,067 yd | |
| The Bakers Arms | Bakers Arms Public House, The Green | 1,080 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 50 Blaby Road, Wigston | 1,094 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish And Grill | 2 Swinford Avenue, Leicester | 736 yd | |
| David Grill | 17 Blaby Road, Wigston | 901 yd | |
| Doridos Pizza | 45 Blaby Road, Wigston | 901 yd | |
| TJ's Burgers And Alfa Kebabs | 49 Blaby Road, Wigston | 901 yd | |
| Big China | 35 Blaby Road, Wigston | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retail Services Ltd | 79 Blaby Road, Wigston | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| H.M.Y.O.I. Glen Parva (Closed) Tigers Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| South Wigston High School Sports Academy ST. THOMAS ROAD | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Rolleston Primary School HILLSBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Rollestone Park SILSDEN RISE | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Northfield Park LEICESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.