Anstey Lane is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 0FD 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 0FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 9TA, LE4 0GX, LE3 9TH, LE3 9TD, LE4 0FE, LE4 0FH, LE3 9TG, LE3 9TB, LE3 9TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 0FD 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 | 48.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.6% | 0.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of LE4 0FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.5% | 27.6% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 56.9% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 40.9% | 43.7% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.6% | 21.4% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 28.2% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 16.7% | 23.3% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 20.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 74.2% | 63.1% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 74.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 74.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 12.1% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 74.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 17.3% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 0.7% | -11.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 13.8% | 1.7% | 12.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anstey Lane was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anstey Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 245th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-11-29 | £340,776 |
| 154 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-11-15 | £346,213 |
| 156 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-09-24 | £350,291 |
| 154 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-07-30 | £277,954 |
| 144 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2015-07-10 | £292,615 |
LE4 0FD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE4 0FD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 878 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 | 261 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Junior School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FG | - not rated | 261 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FQ | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stokes Wood Primary School Blackett Avenue , LE3 9BX | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 557 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | - not rated | 855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Community College Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,599 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 | 1,769 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emily Fortey School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmer's Hut Cafe | Gorse Hill City Farm, Anstey Lane | 443 yd | |
| The Little Club Bar And Grill | 21 Anstey Lane, Leicester | 553 yd | |
| Stokeswood Allotments Wednesday Breakfast Club | Allotments, Stokes Drive | 593 yd | |
| Precious Restaurant | 1 - 3 Groby Road, Leicester | 675 yd | |
| New China Town | 23A Blackbird Road, Leicester | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Addies Bar | The Adventurers, 41 Courtenay Road | 40 yd | |
| The Blackbird | Blackbird Road, Leicester | 654 yd | |
| Heathley Park | 2 Heathley Park Drive, Leicester | 899 yd | |
| Newfoundpool WMC | 55 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck's Chippy | 18 - 20 Buckminster Road, Leicester | 682 yd | |
| Bucks 2 Chippy | 155 Stephenson Drive, Leicester | 830 yd | |
| OMG | 56 Woodgate, Leicester | 879 yd | |
| Celebrity Kebab | 62 Woodgate, Leicester | 879 yd | |
| New Mandarin Chef | 158 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester | 994 yd | |
| Lidl | 217 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic School ANSTEY LANE | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Stokes Wood Primary School BLACKETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Beaumont Leys Secondary School Anstey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Maher Community Centre RAVENSBRIDGE DRIVE | 1,030 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 | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.