Orton Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 2AS 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 Orton Road, Leicester, LE4 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 2AT, LE4 2AQ, LE4 2AR, LE4 2AA, LE4 2AN, LE4 2AJ, LE4 2BB, LE4 5QH, LE4 5QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 2AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 51% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 49% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.1% | 41.1% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 41.5% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 41.6% | 46.8% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 33.3% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2AS this area, 31.2% 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 | 26.7% | 31.2% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 12.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 15.4% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 23.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 15.2% | 2.1% | -13.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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 | 7.8% | 23.8% | 16.0% | 3.1% | 20.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.1% | 62.7% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 79.9% | 67.4% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 16% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 67.6% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 16.6% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Hindu | 21.1% | 1.7% | 19.4% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orton Road was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orton Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 84th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Orton Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-08-01 | £304,573 |
| 8 Orton Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-04-25 | £279,224 |
| 48 Orton Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-12-06 | £271,822 |
| 70 Orton Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-08-21 | £210,494 |
| 48 Orton Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,500 | 2022-09-05 | £211,293 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE4 2AS 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsey House Primary School Beaumont Leys Lane , LE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 59 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurcaston Road , LE4 5PG | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock Primary Academy Hattern Avenue , LE4 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School Tedworth Green , LE4 2NG | 3out of 4 | 1,381 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 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Community 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 | 3,488 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,808 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,174 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 | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 3,504 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 3,529 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway Bar And Grill | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 215 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant, 521 Abbey Lane | 223 yd | |
| Ron's Cafe | 337 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 267 yd | |
| F\&S Deli Express | 204 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 514 yd | |
| The Blue Marble Cafe @ The Space Park | 92 Corporation Road, Leicester | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 215 yd | |
| The Tom Hoskins | 131 Beaumanor Road, Leicester | 321 yd | |
| The Talbot Inn | Talbot Inn, 4 Thurcaston Road | 515 yd | |
| Belgrave Bowling Club | Belgrave Bowling Club, Thurcaston Road | 708 yd | |
| Belgrave Rugby Football Club | Belgrave Rugby Football Club, Thurcaston Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 285 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 201 yd | |
| Bodrum Fish & Chips | 413 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 267 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 317 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 267 yd | |
| The Cob Shop | 17 Norwich Road, Leicester | 542 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 20 Marwood Road, Leicester | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1 Exploration Drive, Leicester | 746 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Humphreys Way, Leicester | 826 yd | |
| Lidl | 227 Loughborough Road, Leicester | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrave Pasture BELGRAVE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB BELGRAVE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB THURCASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Leicester) BYFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 994 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.