Anstey Lane is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 0FG is located in the Abbey 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 0FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 0GR, LE4 0FB, LE4 0GS, LE4 0GA, LE3 9AT, LE3 9AQ, LE4 0GX, LE4 0GB, LE3 9TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 0FG 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 77.3% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anstey Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 161st lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-12-16 | £326,809 |
| 103 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-04-24 | £192,803 |
| 57 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-03-27 | £325,333 |
| 83 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-03-22 | £213,125 |
| 103 Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-03-01 | £165,333 |
LE4 0FG 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 0FG 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FQ | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stokes Wood Primary School Blackett Avenue , LE3 9BX | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Junior School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parks Primary School New Parks Crescent , LE3 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,228 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 | 2,836 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Other independent 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 Little Club Bar And Grill | 21 Anstey Lane, Leicester | 292 yd | |
| Precious Restaurant | 1 - 3 Groby Road, Leicester | 520 yd | |
| New China Town | 23A Blackbird Road, Leicester | 543 yd | |
| Fosse Corner Cafe | 52 - 54 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 653 yd | |
| Shamim Balti Ltd | 54 Woodgate, Leicester | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Addies Bar | The Adventurers, 41 Courtenay Road | 253 yd | |
| The Blackbird | Blackbird Road, Leicester | 416 yd | |
| Newfoundpool WMC | 55 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 903 yd | |
| Leicester Indoor Bowls Club | 80 Slater Street, Leicester | 1,031 yd | |
| Ole Moses' Cabin | Foresters Arms, 17 Frog Island | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck's Chippy | 18 - 20 Buckminster Road, Leicester | 506 yd | |
| OMG | 56 Woodgate, Leicester | 680 yd | |
| Celebrity Kebab | 62 Woodgate, Leicester | 680 yd | |
| Woodgate Chip Shop | 32 Woodgate, Leicester | 787 yd | |
| Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded | 8 Woodgate, Leicester | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester | 772 yd | |
| Lidl | 217 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 947 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Humphreys Way, Leicester | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic School ANSTEY LANE | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Maher Community Centre RAVENSBRIDGE DRIVE | 772 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Leicester) BYFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Stokes Wood Primary School BLACKETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club Slater Street | indoor bowls | 1,017 yd |
| Beaumont Leys Secondary School Anstey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,039 yd |
| Abbey Sports & Leisure Club (Leicester) SLATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 154 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.