Saltersgate Drive is in Birstall, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 3FF is located in the Birstall West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saltersgate Drive, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 3FH, LE4 3HG, LE4 3HF, LE4 3HS, LE4 3GJ, LE4 3HQ, LE4 3GQ, LE4 3HR, LE4 4NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 3FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 51.3% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48.7% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE4 3FF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 13.7% | 19.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 53.1% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 19.1% | 18.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
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 | 29.8% | 40.3% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 38.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 14.3% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 35.3% | 23.5% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 13% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 7.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 26.1% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 8.7% | 5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 21.7% | 22.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 19.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 73.2% | 71.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 83.5% | 81.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 81.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 14.7% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 1.1% | -13.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 18.8% | 1.7% | 17.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saltersgate Drive was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Birstall East & Wanlip average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saltersgate Drive has the 21st highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip and the 219th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Saltersgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-02-22 | £311,579 |
| 46 Saltersgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-07-04 | £317,833 |
| 50 Saltersgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £199,250 | 2012-11-01 | £360,879 |
| 40 Saltersgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2004-11-05 | £330,053 |
| 50 Saltersgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2001-06-08 | £335,678 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LE4 3FF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallam Fields, Birstall Long Meadow Way , Birstall LE4 3LL | - not rated | 773 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebelands Primary School Chancel Road , LE4 2WF | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School Tedworth Green , LE4 2NG | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 625 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 3,492 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 5,080 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunchies | 3 Hallam Fields Road | 314 yd | |
| The Vine Christian Bookshop | The Vine Rear Of United Reform Church, The Borough | 370 yd | |
| RT's Cafe Bistro | 1a The Meadway | 418 yd | |
| The Cafe on the Corner | 97 Sibson Road | 606 yd | |
| Dining Room Restaurant | 115 Wanlip Lane | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Social Club | 16-18 Wanlip Lane | 957 yd | |
| Birstall United Social Football Club | Meadow Lane | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John Pizza | Unit 3, 121 Sibson Road | 440 yd | |
| Field Fish Bar | 53 Hallam Fields Road | 502 yd | |
| Ma's Cottage | 1 Hannah Parade, Stonehill Avenue | 590 yd | |
| Shishgo Mangul | 87a Sibson Road | 606 yd | |
| Tom’s Kitchen | 7 Sibson Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Ashby Road, Coalville | 370 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 139 Sibson Road | 440 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 19 Wanlip Lane | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe Primary School GREENGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| The Cedars Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Harrowgate Drive KILN ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Hallam Fields Primary School LONG MEADOW WAY | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 1) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Birstall Social Club WANLIP LANE | 953 yd | |
| Riverside Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| School Lane Fields THE PADDOCK THE PADDOCK SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 2) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.