Ariane Place is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 5AL is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 2010-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ariane Place, Leicester, LE4 5AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 5AB, LE4 5EL, LE4 5NU, LE4 5BR, LE4 5AR, LE4 5BQ, LE4 5BP, LE4 5FH, LE4 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 5AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 5AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 33% | 31.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 54.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 43.3% | 48.6% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around LE4 5AL this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 32.9% | 12.1% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 30.1% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 11.5% | 4.7% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.7% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 47.9% | 51.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 48.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 40% | 27.7% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -53.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 46.7% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 14% | 13.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 30% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 24.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.4% | 46.9% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 27.4% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 11.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 10.4% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 3.5% | -21.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 8.4% | 0.5% | 7.9% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 10.4% | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 15.8% | 46.2% | -30.4% |
| Hindu | 44.6% | 1.7% | 42.9% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ariane Place was 172.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ariane Place has the 27th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 202nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ariane Place, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-10-27 | £410,267 |
| 10 Ariane Place, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-01-12 | £262,033 |
| 14 Ariane Place, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2015-02-26 | £536,697 |
| 9 Ariane Place, Leicester, Leicester Detached, a newly built property | £270,000 | 2011-10-28 | £529,921 |
| 8 Ariane Place, Leicester, Leicester Detached, a newly built property | £289,950 | 2011-05-06 | £578,164 |
LE4 5AL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsey House Primary School Beaumont Leys Lane , LE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurcaston Road , LE4 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,667 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,397 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda, 1 Exploration Drive | 84 yd | |
| Boosters Cafe | National Space Centre, Exploration Drive | 307 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre | 1 Byford Way, Leicester | 385 yd | |
| F\&S Deli Express | 204 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 399 yd | |
| The Cafe | Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Corporation Road | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Spice Bar | Gujurat Arya Community Centre, 49 Hildyard Road | 573 yd | |
| The Broadway | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 672 yd | |
| Blue Peter Club | 3 - 5 Law Street, Leicester | 777 yd | |
| The Tom Hoskins | 131 Beaumanor Road, Leicester | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 285 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 807 yd | |
| Sayu Foods | 5 Roberts Road, Leicester | 878 yd | |
| Hot Potato Shop | 102 Belgrave Road, Leicester | 902 yd | |
| Jai Jaliyan | 84 Belgrave Road, Leicester | 908 yd | |
| Street Taste Co | 152 Belgrave Road, Leicester | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1 Exploration Drive, Leicester | 84 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Humphreys Way, Leicester | 440 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Leicester) BYFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 385 yd |
| Abbey Park ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 515 yd |
| Maher Community Centre RAVENSBRIDGE DRIVE | 870 yd | |
| Leicester College (Abbey Park Campus) (Closed) Painter Street | 955 yd | |
| Morningside Arena Leicester CHARTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| St Margaret'S Pasture Sports Centre ST. MARGARETS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.