Ingold Avenue is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 2DX 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 Ingold Avenue, Leicester, LE4 2DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 2DE, LE4 2FD, LE4 2ET, LE4 2FA, LE4 2DY, LE4 2EU, LE4 2FF, LE4 2DU, LE4 0SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 2DX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 47.8% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 44.5% | 52.2% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 2DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 42.7% | 45.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 38.9% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 6.2% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 39.5% | 43% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 39% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 13.4% | -9.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.5% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 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 | 44.4% | 21.1% | -23.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 19.9% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 25.4% | 18.3% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 15.2% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.3% | 61.6% | -25.7% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 89.6% | 68.8% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 16.2% | 13.9% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 69.4% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 19.5% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 10.1% | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ingold Avenue was 159.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ingold Avenue has the 31st highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 228th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A Ingold Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-06-27 | £192,595 |
| 10 Ingold Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2020-08-14 | £220,093 |
| 10 Ingold Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,500 | 2003-06-20 | £183,824 |
| 8 Ingold Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2003-01-10 | £193,141 |
| 2 Ingold Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,950 | 2003-01-03 | £195,879 |
LE4 2DX 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Primary Academy Hattern Avenue , LE4 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Croft Primary School Malham Close , Beaumont Leys LE4 0UT | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsey House Primary School Beaumont Leys Lane , LE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School Tedworth Green , LE4 2NG | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Community school | 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 | 771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,077 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,865 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 | 4,389 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 | 2,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 3,697 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Masala Kitchen | The Meadows, 21 Oronsay Road | 856 yd | |
| The Cafe @ Selco | 47 Parker Drive, Leicester | 1,011 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant, 521 Abbey Lane | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May's Chicken | 1 Home Farm Square, Leicester | 460 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 20 Marwood Road, Leicester | 461 yd | |
| The Cob Shop | 17 Norwich Road, Leicester | 526 yd | |
| Burnham Chippy | 64 Burnham Drive, Leicester | 629 yd | |
| Golden Swallow | 68 Burnham Drive, Leicester | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 12 - 14 Bewcastle Grove, Leicester | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Babington Academy STRASBOURG DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Babington Academy Pitches BUTTERWICK DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 966 yd |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School TEDWORTH GREEN | grass pitches | 977 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.