Anstey Lane is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 0FB is located in the Fosse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anstey Lane, Leicester, LE4 0FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 0FG, LE3 9AT, LE3 9AQ, LE4 0GR, LE3 9AS, LE4 0FA, LE4 0GA, LE4 0GS, LE3 9AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 0FB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 36.9% | 33.7% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 44.9% | 48.6% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 33.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 17.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 22.9% | 16.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 23.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.2% | 15.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| White | 81.8% | 72.1% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 91.1% | 77.1% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 9.4% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 77.1% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 13.9% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 3.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anstey Lane was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anstey Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 170th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-10-17 | £288,369 |
| 64 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-03-08 | £288,844 |
| 66 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2023-11-03 | £347,568 |
| 84 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-04-27 | £278,562 |
| 88 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-03-09 | £257,847 |
LE4 0FB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
LE4 0FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Richard Hallam Infant School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FG | - not rated | 85 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Junior School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FG | - not rated | 85 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FQ | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Primary School Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emily Fortey School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ihsaan Community College 1 Kamloops Crescent , LE1 2HX | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Way School 72 Fosse Road South , LE3 0QD | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 2,149 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 Little Club Bar And Grill | 21 Anstey Lane, Leicester | 235 yd | |
| Precious Restaurant | 1 - 3 Groby Road, Leicester | 441 yd | |
| New China Town | 23A Blackbird Road, Leicester | 457 yd | |
| Fosse Corner Cafe | 52 - 54 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 572 yd | |
| Shamim Balti Ltd | 54 Woodgate, Leicester | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Addies Bar | The Adventurers, 41 Courtenay Road | 313 yd | |
| The Blackbird | Blackbird Road, Leicester | 333 yd | |
| Newfoundpool WMC | 55 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 852 yd | |
| Leicester Indoor Bowls Club | 80 Slater Street, Leicester | 949 yd | |
| Ole Moses' Cabin | Foresters Arms, 17 Frog Island | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck's Chippy | 18 - 20 Buckminster Road, Leicester | 423 yd | |
| OMG | 56 Woodgate, Leicester | 594 yd | |
| Celebrity Kebab | 62 Woodgate, Leicester | 594 yd | |
| Woodgate Chip Shop | 32 Woodgate, Leicester | 701 yd | |
| Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded | 8 Woodgate, Leicester | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester | 686 yd | |
| Lidl | 217 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 876 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Humphreys Way, Leicester | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic School ANSTEY LANE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Maher Community Centre RAVENSBRIDGE DRIVE | 702 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Leicester) BYFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club Slater Street | indoor bowls | 935 yd |
| Abbey Sports & Leisure Club (Leicester) SLATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 996 yd |
| Stokes Wood Primary School BLACKETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 211.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.