Saltersgate Drive is in Birstall, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 3FG 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 3FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 3FE, LE4 4NL, LE4 3FA, LE4 4LD, LE4 3HR, LE4 4LT, LE4 3HS, LE4 3FD, LE4 3FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 3FG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.2% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.8% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE4 3FG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 24.2% | 22.7% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 59.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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% | 47% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 12.5% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.7% | 19.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 36% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 17.6% | 29.7% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 26.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.8% | 60.8% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 88.2% | 78% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 13.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 77.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.6% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 1.4% | -12.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Hindu | 26.8% | 1.7% | 25.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saltersgate Drive was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Birstall East & Wanlip average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saltersgate Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip and the 88th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Saltersgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-11-13 | £399,659 |
| 29 Saltersgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-08-09 | £280,746 |
| 41 Saltersgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-02-01 | £305,088 |
| 49 Saltersgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2017-12-05 | £334,512 |
| 47 Saltersgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-08-04 | £313,215 |
LE4 3FG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE4 3FG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4JU | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallam Fields, Birstall Long Meadow Way , Birstall LE4 3LL | - not rated | 908 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebelands Primary School Chancel Road , LE4 2WF | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School Tedworth Green , LE4 2NG | 3out of 4 | 2,021 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 | 704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,437 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 | 698 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 3,295 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 4,427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 4,903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RT's Cafe Bistro | 1a The Meadway | 246 yd | |
| The Cafe on the Corner | 97 Sibson Road | 421 yd | |
| Brunchies | 3 Hallam Fields Road | 511 yd | |
| The Vine Christian Bookshop | The Vine Rear Of United Reform Church, The Borough | 532 yd | |
| Dining Room Restaurant | 115 Wanlip Lane | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Social Club | 16-18 Wanlip Lane | 784 yd | |
| The Old Plough | 18 Front Street | 923 yd | |
| Birstall United Social Football Club | Meadow Lane | 1,000 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion Club | 19 Front Street | 1,029 yd | |
| Earl Of Stamford | Front Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John Pizza | Unit 3, 121 Sibson Road | 250 yd | |
| Shishgo Mangul | 87a Sibson Road | 421 yd | |
| Ma's Cottage | 1 Hannah Parade, Stonehill Avenue | 436 yd | |
| Tom’s Kitchen | 7 Sibson Road | 684 yd | |
| Aroma Spice | 17 Sibson Road | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 139 Sibson Road | 250 yd | |
| Asda | Ashby Road, Coalville | 532 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 19 Wanlip Lane | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe Primary School GREENGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| Birstall Social Club WANLIP LANE | 775 yd | |
| The Cedars Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Riverside Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| School Lane Fields THE PADDOCK THE PADDOCK SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 1) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Harrowgate Drive KILN ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 2) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Hallam Fields Primary School LONG MEADOW WAY | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 188.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.