Meadwell Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 1SU is located in the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadwell Road, Leicester, LE3 1SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 1ST, LE3 1SF, LE3 1TG, LE3 1SS, LE3 1SG, LE3 3DG, LE3 1HW, LE3 1HL, LE3 1SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 1SU 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 | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around LE3 1SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 43.9% | 51.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 28.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 12.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 40.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 27.3% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 9% | 6.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 LE3 1SU this area, 40.2% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.6% | 40.2% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 14.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.8% | 78.2% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 90.8% | 80.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 9.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 81% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 29.7% | 13.5% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadwell Road was 104.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.9% lower than the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadwell Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields and the 369th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Meadwell Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-08-16 | £191,169 |
| 15 Meadwell Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2020-04-30 | £205,534 |
| 9 Meadwell Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2019-07-29 | £196,704 |
| 29 Meadwell Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-01-22 | £198,163 |
| 61 Meadwell Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2015-07-28 | £192,676 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bendbow Rise Infant School Bendbow Rise , LE3 1SB | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossebrook Primary School Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfield Primary School Leicester Forest East Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crescent Junior School Wellinger Way , LE3 1RG | - not rated | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Community Primary School Cort Cresent , Braunstone LE3 1QH | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe Community College Hamelin Road , Braunstone LE3 1JN | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Newton's School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,946 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 5,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 5,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Hamelin Road , LE3 1JP | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Park School Western Park , Hinckley Road LE3 6HX | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Co | 9 Sun Way, Braunstone Town | 348 yd | |
| 14Forty At Crown Packaging | Crown Bevcan Uk, Golf Course Lane | 509 yd | |
| Traydee Cafe | Cafe At Unit 22, Sunningdale Road Industrial Park | 804 yd | |
| An Apple A Day | Braunstone Health And Social Care C, 39 Hockley Farm Road | 933 yd | |
| The Grange Bakery Deli | 60 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Club | Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Cl, Cantrell Road | 237 yd | |
| Forest Park Table Table | Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kebab Man/Terry's Takeaway | 75 Heyford Road, Leicester | 171 yd | |
| Braunstone Spice & Rice | 438A Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town | 226 yd | |
| Lee's House | 8 Sun Way, Braunstone Town | 364 yd | |
| Beacon Fish Bar | 9 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 512 yd | |
| China City | 3 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 2 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hockley Farm HOCKLEY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Holmfield Park (Closed) Wardens Walk | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Fossebrook Primary School HOLMFIELD AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Holmefield Primary School (Closed) Holmfield Avenue West | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Braunstone Park CORT CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Thorpe Astley Community Centre LAKIN DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,077 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 | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.