Maplewell Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 1BD is located in the Beaumont Leys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maplewell Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 1BA, LE4 1DP, LE4 1DQ, LE4 1BL, LE4 1AR, LE4 1AX, LE4 1BQ, LE4 1AL, LE4 1DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 1BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 32% | 38% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 47.7% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 40% | 47.8% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 29.8% | -13.0% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 18% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.8% | 21.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 14.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 10.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 24.4% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 11.1% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 80.6% | 74.1% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 80.9% | 73.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 73.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0.9% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maplewell Drive was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Maplewell Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 139th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Maplewell Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-02 | £264,190 |
| 31 Maplewell Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2019-12-19 | £257,347 |
| 18 Maplewell Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-02-18 | £293,422 |
| 28 Maplewell Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-11-23 | £252,493 |
| 20 Maplewell Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £226,500 | 2018-04-17 | £317,354 |
LE4 1BD 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherbrook Primary Academy Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | 2out of 4 | 123 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1DT | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Primary School Latimer Street , Anstey LE7 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buswells Lodge Primary School Beauville Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0PT | 2out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES | 2out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,074 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 4,091 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 4,195 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 5,222 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Park FC | Beaumont Park Football Foundation P, 500 Bennion Road | 256 yd | |
| NSPCC | Training Centre, 3 Gilmour Close | 718 yd | |
| Wow Bubbles | 25 Beaumont Way, Leicester | 726 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Bingo Club, 100 Beaumont Way | 727 yd | |
| McDonalds | 10 - 12 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keepers Lodge | The Keepers Lodge, 1 Fletcher Mall | 810 yd | |
| Gynsill Lawn Tennis Club | Gorse Hill | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astill Lodge Chippy | 220 Astill Lodge Road, Leicester | 745 yd | |
| Classic Canton | 230 Astill Lodge Road, Leicester | 745 yd | |
| Fish And Chips | 6 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 757 yd | |
| Subway | 4 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 757 yd | |
| Greggs | 14 - 16 Bradgate Mall, Leicester | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Beaumont Shopping Centre, Beaumont Way | 549 yd | |
| Iceland | 17 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 810 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, 1 Bradgate Mall | 864 yd | |
| QD | 3-5 Cropston Road | 1,070 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 17-25 Cropston Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Park Bennion Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Heatherbrook Primary School ASTILL LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Leicester Leys Leisure Centre BEAUMONT WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School ASTILL LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Gynsill Lawn Tennis Club GYNSILL CLOSE | tennis courts | 904 yd |
| Anstey Nomads Fc CROPSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 928 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 | 147.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.