Hipwell Crescent is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 2DL 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 Hipwell Crescent, Leicester, LE4 2DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 2DN, LE4 2DQ, LE4 2BL, LE4 2BE, LE4 2DT, LE4 2ER, LE4 2DY, LE4 2BF, LE4 2DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 2DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 53.9% | 52% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 2DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 43.8% | 42.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 36.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 12.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 45.1% | 45.2% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around LE4 2DL this area, 31.5% 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 31.5% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 20.6% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.5% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.5% | 56.1% | -26.4% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 84% | 70.2% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 12.8% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 70.2% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 18.8% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 19.8% | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hipwell Crescent was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hipwell Crescent has the 15th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Hipwell Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2024-06-10 | £263,934 |
| 64 Hipwell Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-04-26 | £257,824 |
| 36 Hipwell Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-12-16 | £212,999 |
| 56 Hipwell Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-08-20 | £247,107 |
| 18 Hipwell Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-02-12 | £226,995 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE4 2DL 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsey House Primary School Beaumont Leys Lane , LE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock Primary School Hattern Avenue , LE4 2GZ | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock Primary Academy Hattern Avenue , LE4 2GZ | 2out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurcaston Road , LE4 5PG | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurcaston Road , LE4 5PG | - not rated | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ellis Community College Corporation Road , LE4 5PW | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Community College Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,626 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 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 5,097 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ihsaan Community College 1 Kamloops Crescent , LE1 2HX | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant, 521 Abbey Lane | 732 yd | |
| Ron's Cafe | 337 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 778 yd | |
| The Broadway Bar And Grill | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 786 yd | |
| F\&S Deli Express | 204 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 820 yd | |
| The Cafe @ Selco | 47 Parker Drive, Leicester | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 786 yd | |
| The Tom Hoskins | 131 Beaumanor Road, Leicester | 829 yd | |
| Belgrave Bowling Club | Belgrave Bowling Club, Thurcaston Road | 882 yd | |
| Belgrave Rugby Football Club | Belgrave Rugby Football Club, Thurcaston Road | 882 yd | |
| The Talbot Inn | Talbot Inn, 4 Thurcaston Road | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cob Shop | 17 Norwich Road, Leicester | 297 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 20 Marwood Road, Leicester | 302 yd | |
| Burnham Chippy | 64 Burnham Drive, Leicester | 649 yd | |
| Golden Swallow | 68 Burnham Drive, Leicester | 649 yd | |
| Bodrum Fish & Chips | 413 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 12 - 14 Bewcastle Grove, Leicester | 938 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Humphreys Way, Leicester | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrave Pasture BELGRAVE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB BELGRAVE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB THURCASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School TEDWORTH GREEN | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 130.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.