Burnham Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 0HP 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 Burnham Drive, Leicester, LE4 0HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 0LQ, LE4 0HR, LE4 0HJ, LE4 0LP, LE4 0LA, LE4 0HQ, LE4 0NB, LE4 0JQ, LE4 0HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 0HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 52.9% | 53% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 0HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 26.2% | 31.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 54.8% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 38.5% | 43.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 37.1% | 25.8% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.9% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 26.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 6.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 26.6% | 36.9% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 33.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 59.4% | 39.4% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -42.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 64.7% | 56.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 19.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 56.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 26.7% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 4.1% | -18.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 27% | 1.7% | 25.3% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 13.2% | 0.9% | 12.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnham Drive was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnham Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 246th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Burnham Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2026-01-08 | £345,056 |
| 78 Burnham Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-21 | £297,990 |
| 50 Burnham Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-08-18 | £279,995 |
| 48 Burnham Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-10-29 | £273,944 |
| 70A Burnham Drive, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-06-30 | £116,396 |
LE4 0HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,854 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 Primary School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FQ | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Croft Primary School Malham Close , Beaumont Leys LE4 0UT | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsey House Primary School Beaumont Leys Lane , LE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Infant School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FG | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Junior School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FG | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Community College Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,990 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,201 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 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 5,410 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ihsaan Community College 1 Kamloops Crescent , LE1 2HX | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe @ Selco | 47 Parker Drive, Leicester | 496 yd | |
| F\&S Deli Express | 204 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 800 yd | |
| The Meadows Masala Kitchen | The Meadows, 21 Oronsay Road | 857 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre | 1 Byford Way, Leicester | 903 yd | |
| The Little Club Bar And Grill | 21 Anstey Lane, Leicester | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Addies Bar | The Adventurers, 41 Courtenay Road | 1,052 yd | |
| The Broadway | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Chippy | 64 Burnham Drive, Leicester | 2 yd | |
| Golden Swallow | 68 Burnham Drive, Leicester | 2 yd | |
| The Cob Shop | 17 Norwich Road, Leicester | 446 yd | |
| May's Chicken | 1 Home Farm Square, Leicester | 825 yd | |
| Rainbow Pizza, Kebab And Burgers | 9 Oronsay Road, Leicester | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 2 Humphreys Way, Leicester | 717 yd | |
| Asda | 1 Exploration Drive, Leicester | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Leicester) BYFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Beaumont Leys Secondary School Anstey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Babington Academy STRASBOURG DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.