Windmill Avenue is in Birstall, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 4JH 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 Windmill Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 4JL, LE4 4HH, LE4 4HE, LE4 4HN, LE4 4JJ, LE4 4JN, LE4 4HA, LE4 4JF, LE4 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 4JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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% | 54.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 45.3% | 45.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 4JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 25.7% | 30.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 52.9% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.3% | 50.3% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 11.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 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.
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 16.4% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 14.2% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 21.1% | -6.2% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 9.1% | 18.6% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 15.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.8% | 78.9% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 95% | 86.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 87.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Hindu | 18.4% | 1.7% | 16.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Avenue was 85.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Birstall East & Wanlip average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip and the 166th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Windmill Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-01-06 | £283,360 |
| 6 Windmill Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2018-05-31 | £282,450 |
| 2 Windmill Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2018-05-11 | £305,997 |
| 8 Windmill Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-11-03 | £272,193 |
| 6 Windmill Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2009-11-16 | £263,227 |
LE4 4JH 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallam Fields, Birstall Long Meadow Way , Birstall LE4 3LL | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebelands Primary School Chancel Road , LE4 2WF | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,844 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 | 5,272 yd | Academy 16-19 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 | 320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 3,408 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 4,781 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 4,884 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining Room Restaurant | 115 Wanlip Lane | 293 yd | |
| RT's Cafe Bistro | 1a The Meadway | 394 yd | |
| JB Kitchen | 1 Lambourne Road | 508 yd | |
| The Cafe on the Corner | 97 Sibson Road | 529 yd | |
| Brunchies | 3 Hallam Fields Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall United Social Football Club | Meadow Lane | 553 yd | |
| Birstall Social Club | 16-18 Wanlip Lane | 733 yd | |
| The Old Plough | 18 Front Street | 904 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion Club | 19 Front Street | 996 yd | |
| Earl Of Stamford | Front Street | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma's Cottage | 1 Hannah Parade, Stonehill Avenue | 395 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | Unit 3, 121 Sibson Road | 473 yd | |
| Shishgo Mangul | 87a Sibson Road | 529 yd | |
| Tom’s Kitchen | 7 Sibson Road | 723 yd | |
| Aroma Spice | 17 Sibson Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 139 Sibson Road | 473 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 19 Wanlip Lane | 758 yd | |
| Asda | Ashby Road, Coalville | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 497 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 1) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 2) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 3) | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Riverside Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Birstall Social Club WANLIP LANE | 755 yd | |
| School Lane Fields THE PADDOCK THE PADDOCK SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Highcliffe Primary School GREENGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 981 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 | 143.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.