Parker Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 0JP 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 Parker Drive, Leicester, LE4 0JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 0JS, LE4 0HG, LE4 0HU, LE4 0HS, LE4 0EF, LE4 0NH, LE4 0JF, LE4 0NG, LE4 0NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 0JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 27% | 33.5% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 44.6% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.4% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 39.6% | 41.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 40% | 35.9% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around LE4 0JP this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 31.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 25.2% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.9% 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 | 40% | 27% | -13.0% | 3.1% | 23.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 45.4% | 50.9% | 5.5% | 81.4% | -30.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 62.5% | 64.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 10.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 8.1% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 14.8% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 64.4% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 19.4% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 4.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 2.1% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 17.4% | 1.7% | 15.7% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parker Drive was 223.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Parker Drive has the 18th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 137th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 - 151 Parker Drive, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-10-04 | £981,818 |
| 11 - 13 Parker Drive, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-08-28 | £401,653 |
| 15 Parker Drive, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2020-10-27 | £1,246,461 |
| 91 Parker Drive, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-01-25 | £631,990 |
| 91 Parker Drive, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2018-07-09 | £588,047 |
LE4 0JP 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsey House Primary School Beaumont Leys Lane , LE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FQ | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Croft Primary School Malham Close , Beaumont Leys LE4 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock Primary Academy Hattern Avenue , LE4 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurcaston Road , LE4 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 2,519 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 | 3,214 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,292 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 3,620 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 | 1,682 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 163 yd | |
| F\&S Deli Express | 204 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 396 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre | 1 Byford Way, Leicester | 542 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda, 1 Exploration Drive | 673 yd | |
| The Broadway Bar And Grill | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 751 yd | |
| The Tom Hoskins | 131 Beaumanor Road, Leicester | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cob Shop | 17 Norwich Road, Leicester | 393 yd | |
| Burnham Chippy | 64 Burnham Drive, Leicester | 418 yd | |
| Golden Swallow | 68 Burnham Drive, Leicester | 418 yd | |
| Greggs | 285 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 858 yd | |
| Bodrum Fish & Chips | 413 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 2 Humphreys Way, Leicester | 333 yd | |
| Asda | 1 Exploration Drive, Leicester | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Leicester) BYFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Maher Community Centre RAVENSBRIDGE DRIVE | 1,050 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.