Woodland Drive is in Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 3EA is located in the Thorpe Astley & St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodland Drive, Leicester, LE3 3EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 3DP, LE3 3DN, LE3 3EB, LE3 3DS, LE3 3ED, LE3 3DT, LE3 3DA, LE3 3DF, LE3 3DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 3EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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% | 52% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 39.1% | 40.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 46.9% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 5.6% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 47.2% | 47.9% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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.
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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 25.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 19.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93% | 85.9% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
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 | 96.1% | 86.6% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 86.4% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.4% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Drive was 68.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% higher than the Braunstone Ravenhurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodland Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Braunstone Ravenhurst and the 83rd highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Woodland Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-03-14 | £334,331 |
| 30 Woodland Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-13 | £248,022 |
| 24 Woodland Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-04 | £238,806 |
| 16 Woodland Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2022-02-28 | £218,325 |
| 23 Woodland Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-05-29 | £162,549 |
LE3 3EA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE3 3EA 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 3,392 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 | 309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossebrook Primary School Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | 3out of 4 | 802 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 | 832 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe Community College Hamelin Road , Braunstone LE3 1JN | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III School Ellesmere Road , LE3 1BE | - not rated | 2,339 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 | 4,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,927 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 5,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,186 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 | 5,406 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 | 5,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 836 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Hamelin Road , LE3 1JP | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Park School Western Park , Hinckley Road LE3 6HX | - not rated | 2,010 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 | 2,088 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Foundation 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 | 136 yd | |
| 14Forty At Crown Packaging | Crown Bevcan Uk, Golf Course Lane | 993 yd | |
| The Good Breakfast | Motorway Services And Premises, M1 Northbound Service Area | 1,009 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Starbucks Drive Thru South | Motorway Services And Premises, M1 Northbound Service Area | 1,009 yd | |
| Welcome Break- Starbucks Southbound | Motorway Services And Premises, M1 Northbound Service Area | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Club | Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Cl, Cantrell Road | 367 yd | |
| Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, Meridian Way | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's House | 8 Sun Way, Braunstone Town | 126 yd | |
| Braunstone Spice & Rice | 438A Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town | 261 yd | |
| Beacon Fish Bar | 9 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 532 yd | |
| China City | 3 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 532 yd | |
| The Kebab Man/Terry's Takeaway | 75 Heyford Road, Leicester | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 2 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 784 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town | 998 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Waitrose | Petrol Filling Station, M1 Southbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holmfield Park (Closed) Wardens Walk | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Thorpe Astley Community Centre LAKIN DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Fossebrook Primary School HOLMFIELD AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Holmefield Primary School (Closed) Holmfield Avenue West | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Winstanley Community College KINGSWAY NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 838 yd |
| Hockley Farm HOCKLEY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Shakespeare Park AVON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,033 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 | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.