White Horse Lane is in Birstall, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 4EF is located in the Birstall East & Wanlip electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about White Horse Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 4DQ, LE4 4EH, LE4 4EN, LE4 4DY, LE4 4DP, LE4 4DJ, LE4 4DT, LE4 4DN, LE4 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 4EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 54.7% | 54.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 45.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.3% | 21% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 42% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 14.3% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 23.9% | 20.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.6% | 41% | 17.4% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 46.8% | 29.7% | -17.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 25.1% | 22.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 25.8% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 20.4% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 95.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 95.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Horse Lane was 256.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 276.0% higher than the Birstall East & Wanlip average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
White Horse Lane has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip and the 31st highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 White Horse Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-04-06 | £182,073 |
| 7 White Horse Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2006-10-27 | £159,727 |
| 3 White Horse Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2002-01-10 | £246,078 |
| 9 White Horse Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1998-10-28 | £356,872 |
| 5 White Horse Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1997-10-24 | £270,686 |
LE4 4EF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE4 4EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4JU | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herrick Primary School Lockerbie Avenue , Rushey Mead LE4 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurcaston Road , LE4 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,441 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,412 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 1,321 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 3,835 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 4,704 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Of Birstall | 60 Front Street | 145 yd | |
| The Cafe on the Corner | 97 Sibson Road | 647 yd | |
| JB Kitchen | 1 Lambourne Road | 653 yd | |
| Dining Room Restaurant | 115 Wanlip Lane | 826 yd | |
| RT's Cafe Bistro | 1a The Meadway | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | 11 White Horse Lane | 28 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion Club | 19 Front Street | 40 yd | |
| Earl Of Stamford | Front Street | 40 yd | |
| The Old Plough | 18 Front Street | 145 yd | |
| Birstall Social Club | 16-18 Wanlip Lane | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P'Uddins | 17A Sibson Road | 275 yd | |
| Tom’s Kitchen | 7 Sibson Road | 386 yd | |
| Aroma Spice | 17 Sibson Road | 386 yd | |
| Birstall Fisheries | 1 Sibson Road | 386 yd | |
| Shishgo Mangul | 87a Sibson Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 19 Wanlip Lane | 275 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 139 Sibson Road | 819 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 501 Melton Road | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birstall Social Club WANLIP LANE | 296 yd | |
| Riverside Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 335 yd |
| School Lane Fields THE PADDOCK THE PADDOCK SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 1) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Co-Op Sports & Social Club BIRSTALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 2) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 3) | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.