Butterwick Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 0UH is located in the Beaumont Leys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butterwick Drive, Leicester, LE4 0UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 0UB, LE4 0UD, LE4 0UA, LE4 0UE, LE4 2BH, LE4 0UJ, LE4 2HN, LE4 0UF, LE4 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 0UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE4 0UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 54.5% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 29.7% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 48.5% | 52% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 0UH this area, 31.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 31.6% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 17.7% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 11.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 19.7% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 8% | 2.7% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 5.7% | -5.0% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 12.5% | 24.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 21.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 56.1% | 51.9% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 68.6% | 68.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 14% | 16.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 5.5% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 68% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 21% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 2.7% | -9.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 2.3% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 32.5% | 6.5% | 26.0% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butterwick Drive was 186.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% higher than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butterwick Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 178th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241 Butterwick Drive, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2007-01-29 | £100,270 |
| 253 Butterwick Drive, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2005-02-18 | £144,736 |
| 249 Butterwick Drive, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £34,950 | 2000-01-28 | £185,707 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE4 0UH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School Tedworth Green , LE4 2NG | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock Primary Academy Hattern Avenue , LE4 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Croft Primary School Malham Close , Beaumont Leys LE4 0UT | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buswells Lodge Primary School Beauville Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0PT | 2out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,786 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4,990 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 3,428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 4,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkers Staff Restaurant (Beaumont Park Canteen) | Pepsico International Limited, 4 Leycroft Road | 477 yd | |
| Viking | 501 Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester | 754 yd | |
| Walkers Staff Canteen (Bursom Canteen) | 11 Bursom Road, Leicester | 816 yd | |
| Walkers Staff Canteen SRDC | 11 Bursom Road, Leicester | 816 yd | |
| NSPCC | Training Centre, 3 Gilmour Close | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keepers Lodge | The Keepers Lodge, 1 Fletcher Mall | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skrannies | 18 Bewcastle Grove, Leicester | 469 yd | |
| May's Chicken | 1 Home Farm Square, Leicester | 504 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 20 Marwood Road, Leicester | 927 yd | |
| Greggs | 14 - 16 Bradgate Mall, Leicester | 957 yd | |
| Rainbow Pizza, Kebab And Burgers | 9 Oronsay Road, Leicester | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 12 - 14 Bewcastle Grove, Leicester | 469 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, 1 Bradgate Mall | 966 yd | |
| Iceland | 17 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Babington Academy Pitches BUTTERWICK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School TEDWORTH GREEN | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Babington Academy STRASBOURG DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Leicester Leys Leisure Centre BEAUMONT WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 992 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.