The Wayne Way, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4NE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 4NE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	48.6%	48.8%	0.2%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	51.4%	51.2%	-0.2%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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	32.1%	40.1%	8.0%	37.9%	2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	50.5%	45.6%	-4.9%	44.2%	1.4%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.5%	2.4%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	7.6%	5.2%	-2.4%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	6.9%	6.6%	-0.3%	6.1%	0.5%

Health

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	40.8%	40.8%	0.0%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	43.6%	41.4%	-2.2%	33.6%	7.8%
Fair health	12.6%	16.4%	3.8%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	2.5%	1.2%	-1.3%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.6%	21.2%	-4.4%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.4%	10.4%	-8.0%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	14.6%	-1.6%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	8%	2.9%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	17%	5.4%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	20.9%	27.1%	6.2%	33.8%	-6.7%
Other	2.2%	1.7%	-0.5%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	6.1%	12.5%	6.4%	3.1%	9.4%
Other Asian	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.2%	84.8%	-5.4%	81.4%	3.4%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% 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	94.4%	91.4%	-3.0%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	1.7%	3.3%	1.6%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	2%	2.7%	0.7%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	2.4%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	91.4%	-3.0%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0%	4.8%	4.8%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	1.5%	-2.1%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.5%	76.7%	7.8%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Central and Western Africa	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.4%	37.2%	4.2%
Christian	43.2%	46.2%	-3.0%
Hindu	8.6%	1.7%	6.9%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is The Wayne Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Wayne Way was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% lower than the Birstall East & Wanlip average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

The Wayne Way has the 13th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LE4 4NE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Wayne Way are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Charnwood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Wayne Way, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4NE

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE4 4NE

Average Price
£263,026

Semi-Detached
£254,954

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£271,097

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Wayne Way

Average Price
£284,047

Semi-Detached
£267,112

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£300,981

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The Wayne WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-05-29	£265,152
2 The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2020-09-04	£279,187
13 The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2019-06-28	£282,461
9 The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£133,000	2013-08-02	£234,452
2 The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2007-03-30	£305,008

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE4 4NE

Employment

LE4 4NE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	114
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	17
Unemployed	10
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Education	28
Construction	24
Human health and social work activities	22
Manufacturing	18
Administrative and support service activities	13
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN	- not rated	5,216 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4JU	- not rated	410 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	410 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL	- not rated	706 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL	3out of 4	706 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hallam Fields, Birstall Long Meadow Way , Birstall LE4 3LL	3out of 4	1,395 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Stonehill High School Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG	- not rated	818 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH	- not rated	818 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH	- not rated	818 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH	3out of 4	818 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN	- not rated	2,239 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA	- not rated	4,231 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA	- not rated	4,990 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA	- not rated	4,990 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX	3out of 4	4,823 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG	- not rated	809 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX	- not rated	2,567 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE	- not rated	2,806 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN	- not rated	2,926 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD	- not rated	4,421 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cafe on the Corner	97 Sibson Road	50 yd
RT's Cafe Bistro	1a The Meadway	146 yd
Dining Room Restaurant	115 Wanlip Lane	491 yd
JB Kitchen	1 Lambourne Road	538 yd
Lees Of Birstall	60 Front Street	543 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Birstall Social Club	16-18 Wanlip Lane	404 yd
The Old Plough	18 Front Street	543 yd
The Royal British Legion Club	19 Front Street	648 yd
Earl Of Stamford	Front Street	648 yd
The White Horse	11 White Horse Lane	712 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shishgo Mangul	87a Sibson Road	50 yd
Ma's Cottage	1 Hannah Parade, Stonehill Avenue	134 yd
Papa John Pizza	Unit 3, 121 Sibson Road	138 yd
Tom’s Kitchen	7 Sibson Road	308 yd
Aroma Spice	17 Sibson Road	308 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	139 Sibson Road	138 yd
Co-operative Group	19 Wanlip Lane	468 yd
Asda	Ashby Road, Coalville	913 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Birstall Social Club WANLIP LANE		394 yd
Riverside Academy WANLIP LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	425 yd
School Lane Fields THE PADDOCK THE PADDOCK SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches	521 yd
Meadow Lane (Site 1) MEADOW LANE	grass pitches	661 yd
Highcliffe Primary School GREENGATE LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	705 yd
Meadow Lane (Site 2) MEADOW LANE	grass pitches	777 yd
Meadow Lane (Site 3)	grass pitches	960 yd
The Cedars Academy WANLIP LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	963 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.