Rainsford Crescent is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 2EX 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 Rainsford Crescent, Leicester, LE4 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 2FS, LE4 2EW, LE4 2FN, LE4 2FQ, LE4 2FP, LE4 2DP, LE4 2FR, LE4 2FX, LE4 2FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 2EX, 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 | 49.9% | 52% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48% | -2.1% | 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 2EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 48.8% | 52.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 34.5% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 35.4% | 46.7% | 11.3% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 2EX this area, 29.6% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 29.6% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 14.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 17% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 3.9% | 14.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 11.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.9% | 71.3% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 91.3% | 77% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 76.2% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 14.7% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rainsford Crescent was 66.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rainsford Crescent has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 373rd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Rainsford Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-03-31 | £252,320 |
| 43 Rainsford Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-12-06 | £164,498 |
| 37 Rainsford Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2022-07-14 | £309,060 |
| 19 Rainsford Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-13 | £227,290 |
| 15 Rainsford Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2021-06-28 | £224,075 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsey House Primary School Beaumont Leys Lane , LE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock Primary Academy Hattern Avenue , LE4 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurcaston Road , LE4 5PG | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School Tedworth Green , LE4 2NG | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Croft Primary School Malham Close , Beaumont Leys LE4 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,297 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 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 2,554 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 | 3,856 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,115 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,275 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 | 4,436 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 | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 3,306 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 3,607 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 476 yd | |
| Ron's Cafe | 337 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 516 yd | |
| The Broadway Bar And Grill | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 619 yd | |
| Twenty 1 Restaurant Bar And Grill | Greenacres, 7 The Sidings | 752 yd | |
| F\&S Deli Express | 204 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tom Hoskins | 131 Beaumanor Road, Leicester | 562 yd | |
| Belgrave Bowling Club | Belgrave Bowling Club, Thurcaston Road | 589 yd | |
| Belgrave Rugby Football Club | Belgrave Rugby Football Club, Thurcaston Road | 589 yd | |
| The Broadway | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 619 yd | |
| The Talbot Inn | Talbot Inn, 4 Thurcaston Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Fryer | 20 Marwood Road, Leicester | 285 yd | |
| The Cob Shop | 17 Norwich Road, Leicester | 484 yd | |
| Bodrum Fish & Chips | 413 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 516 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 317 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 516 yd | |
| Greggs | 285 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 12 - 14 Bewcastle Grove, Leicester | 998 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Humphreys Way, Leicester | 1,067 yd | |
| Lidl | 227 Loughborough Road, Leicester | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrave Pasture BELGRAVE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB BELGRAVE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB THURCASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Mowmacre Sports Ground MOWMACRE SPORTS GROUND MOWMACRE SPORTS GROUND THURCASTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,064 yd |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School TEDWORTH GREEN | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.