Wanlip Lane is in Birstall, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 4GJ 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 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 4JR, LE4 4GB, LE4 4JT, LE4 4FG, LE4 4FW, LE4 4FH, LE4 4HF, LE4 4HD, LE4 4HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 4GJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 52.8% | 48.2% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 51.8% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 32.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 49.6% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 37.9% | 39.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 41.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.3% | 21.4% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 16.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 26.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.6% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.3% | 81.7% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 89.3% | 86.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 86.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.6% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 11.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wanlip Lane was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Birstall East & Wanlip average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Wanlip Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip and the 57th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Wanlip Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-31 | £255,693 |
| 91 Wanlip Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2024-08-30 | £295,751 |
| 95 Wanlip Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2022-12-19 | £335,623 |
| 93 Wanlip Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2022-03-01 | £280,003 |
| 71 Wanlip Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2018-07-06 | £240,897 |
LE4 4GJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 5,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4JU | - not rated | 200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Riverside Community Primary School Birstall, Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4JU | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallam Fields, Birstall Long Meadow Way , Birstall LE4 3LL | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stonehill High School Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | - not rated | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 4,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,701 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,701 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 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 825 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 4,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JB Kitchen | 1 Lambourne Road | 160 yd | |
| Dining Room Restaurant | 115 Wanlip Lane | 264 yd | |
| The Cafe on the Corner | 97 Sibson Road | 394 yd | |
| Lees Of Birstall | 60 Front Street | 458 yd | |
| RT's Cafe Bistro | 1a The Meadway | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Social Club | 16-18 Wanlip Lane | 296 yd | |
| The Old Plough | 18 Front Street | 458 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion Club | 19 Front Street | 532 yd | |
| Earl Of Stamford | Front Street | 532 yd | |
| The White Horse | 11 White Horse Lane | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma's Cottage | 1 Hannah Parade, Stonehill Avenue | 277 yd | |
| Tom’s Kitchen | 7 Sibson Road | 374 yd | |
| Aroma Spice | 17 Sibson Road | 374 yd | |
| Birstall Fisheries | 1 Sibson Road | 374 yd | |
| Shishgo Mangul | 87a Sibson Road | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 19 Wanlip Lane | 290 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 139 Sibson Road | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 233 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 1) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Birstall Social Club WANLIP LANE | 338 yd | |
| Meadow Lane (Site 2) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| School Lane Fields THE PADDOCK THE PADDOCK SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 3) | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| The Cedars Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 965 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.