Farrier Lane is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 0WA is located in the Beaumont Leys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farrier Lane, Leicester, LE4 0WA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 0WB, LE4 0WE, LE4 0WD, LE4 0QX, LE4 0PW, LE4 0QW, LE4 1DD, LE4 0QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 0WA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.4% | 52.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 47.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 0WA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 29.6% | 27.4% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 53.8% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 41.3% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 38.7% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 27.5% | 25.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 27.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% 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 | 24.1% | 32.6% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 29.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 64.3% | 57.7% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 77.4% | 64.3% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 13.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 64.3% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 26.6% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 3.2% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 19.1% | 1.7% | 17.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farrier Lane was 262.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% higher than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farrier Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 104th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Farrier Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2025-05-14 | £293,317 |
| 74 Farrier Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-10-28 | £214,830 |
| 92 Farrier Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2024-05-24 | £310,047 |
| 36 Farrier Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2022-03-25 | £220,389 |
| 66 Farrier Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-11-26 | £178,739 |
LE4 0WA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE4 0WA 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buswells Lodge Primary School Beauville Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0PT | 2out of 4 | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Croft Primary School Malham Close , Beaumont Leys LE4 0UT | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary Academy Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | 2out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock Primary Academy Hattern Avenue , LE4 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,845 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 | 4,712 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 | 1,905 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 4,082 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 4,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Coffee Beans Company | 26 Bradgate Mall, Leicester | 295 yd | |
| The Cafe - TFDL | Tesco, 1 Bradgate Mall | 310 yd | |
| McDonalds | 10 - 12 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 418 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Bingo Club, 100 Beaumont Way | 443 yd | |
| Wow Bubbles | 25 Beaumont Way, Leicester | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keepers Lodge | The Keepers Lodge, 1 Fletcher Mall | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 14 - 16 Bradgate Mall, Leicester | 350 yd | |
| Fish And Chips | 6 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 418 yd | |
| Subway | 4 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 418 yd | |
| Rainbow Pizza, Kebab And Burgers | 9 Oronsay Road, Leicester | 641 yd | |
| May's Chicken | 1 Home Farm Square, Leicester | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, 1 Bradgate Mall | 310 yd | |
| Iceland | 17 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 384 yd | |
| Aldi | Beaumont Shopping Centre, Beaumont Way | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Babington Academy Pitches BUTTERWICK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 290 yd |
| Babington Academy STRASBOURG DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Leicester Leys Leisure Centre BEAUMONT WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Beaumont Park Bennion Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Beaumont Leys Secondary School Anstey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 978 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 | 121.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.