Lapwing Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 1ED is located in the Beaumont Leys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lapwing Close, Leicester, LE4 1ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 1EB, LE4 1EA, LE4 1EE, LE4 1EG, LE4 1DL, LE4 1EF, LE4 1DU, LE4 1DN, LE4 1DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 1ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51.6% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.4% | 35.5% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 40.7% | 42% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 45.1% | 37.7% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 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 | 20.4% | 21.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 12.1% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 11.7% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 14.6% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 26.7% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 16.7% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 13.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.5% | 74.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 84% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 85.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 11.1% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0.4% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 12.8% | 1.7% | 11.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lapwing Close was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lapwing Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 211th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lapwing Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-02-16 | £290,725 |
| 14 Lapwing Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2019-10-18 | £354,385 |
| 10 Lapwing Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-08-14 | £237,240 |
| 4 Lapwing Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2013-07-19 | £270,791 |
| 5 Lapwing Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2013-03-15 | £238,066 |
LE4 1ED 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1DT | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary Academy Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary School Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovelands Junior School C.O. Glebelands Primary School Chancel Road , LE4 2WF | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebelands Primary School Chancel Road , LE4 2WF | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babington Community College Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,631 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 3,982 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkers Staff Canteen (Bursom Canteen) | 11 Bursom Road, Leicester | 599 yd | |
| Walkers Staff Canteen SRDC | 11 Bursom Road, Leicester | 599 yd | |
| Olive Catering At Samworth Charnwood | Charnwood Bakery, 200 Madeline Road | 635 yd | |
| Beaumont Park FC | Beaumont Park Football Foundation P, 500 Bennion Road | 699 yd | |
| Olive Catering At Samworth Bradgate | Bradgate Bakery, Madeline Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astill Lodge Chippy | 220 Astill Lodge Road, Leicester | 182 yd | |
| Classic Canton | 230 Astill Lodge Road, Leicester | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Beaumont Shopping Centre, Beaumont Way | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School ASTILL LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Beaumont Park Bennion Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Heatherbrook Primary School ASTILL LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Leicester Leys Leisure Centre BEAUMONT WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 997 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 | 85.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.