Park Drive is in Leicester Forest East, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 3FQ is located in the Thorpe Astley & St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 3FN, LE3 3FD, LE3 3FE, LE3 3DH, LE3 3GH, LE3 3GF, LE3 3FT, LE3 3FF, LE3 3FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 3FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.5% | 33.7% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 49.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 7.8% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 40.2% | 47.6% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 32.3% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 16.4% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.2% | 15.4% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 32.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.9% | 72.8% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 89.5% | 85.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 84.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10.2% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.8% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Drive was 172.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 246.9% higher than the Kirby Muxloe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Kirby Muxloe and the 15th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Park Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2024-10-11 | £373,879 |
| 41 Park Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2021-12-14 | £255,730 |
| 41 Park Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-12-10 | £253,526 |
| 39 Park Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2021-09-03 | £297,207 |
| 3 Park Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-08-13 | £254,381 |
LE3 3FQ 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fossebrook Primary School Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Leys Community Primary School Stafford Leys , Leicester Forest East LE3 3LJ | 1out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Community Primary School Cort Crescent , Braunstone LE3 1QH | 2out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | 2out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 4,429 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 4,451 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 | 5,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,836 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,468 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 4,777 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Bakery Deli | 60 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 437 yd | |
| Coffee & Co | 9 Sun Way, Braunstone Town | 629 yd | |
| Traydee Cafe | Cafe At Unit 22, Sunningdale Road Industrial Park | 665 yd | |
| Welcome Break - K F C | M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 786 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Subway | M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Table Table | Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 493 yd | |
| Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Club | Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Cl, Cantrell Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Fish Bar | 9 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 198 yd | |
| China City | 3 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 198 yd | |
| Dreams | 138 Packer Avenue, Leicester Forest East | 553 yd | |
| Braunstone Spice & Rice | 438A Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town | 563 yd | |
| The Kebab Man/Terry's Takeaway | 75 Heyford Road, Leicester | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 2 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 152 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Waitrose | M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 786 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Waitrose | Petrol Filling Station, M1 Southbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fossebrook Primary School HOLMFIELD AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Holmefield Primary School (Closed) Holmfield Avenue West | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Holmfield Park (Closed) Wardens Walk | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Thorpe Astley Community Centre LAKIN DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 776 yd |
| Hockley Farm HOCKLEY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 995 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 | 174.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.