Abbey Meadows is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 5FH is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 2018-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Meadows, Leicester, LE4 5FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 5FJ, LE4 5FN, LE4 5FL, LE4 5FR, LE4 5AR, LE4 5BR, LE4 5EL, LE4 5AB, LE4 5AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 5FH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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% | 32.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 53.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 57.5% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 28.9% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 9.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 5FH this area, 32% 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% | 11.2% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 7.4% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 8.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 15.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 30.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 4.3% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 47.9% | 57.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 54.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 40% | 18.6% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -62.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 36.5% 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% | 36.5% | -25.4% | 83.2% | -46.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 14% | 9.8% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 44% | 26.5% | 5.6% | 38.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.3% 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% | 36.2% | -25.2% | 83.2% | -47.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 24.3% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 24.3% | 17.7% | 2.9% | 21.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 7.4% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.4% | 76.7% | -34.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 23.4% | 0.5% | 22.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 15.5% | 1.2% | 14.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 11.5% | 46.2% | -34.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 47.2% | 1.7% | 45.5% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Meadows was 209.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Meadows has the 20th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 154th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Abbey Meadows, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-09-11 | £230,000 |
| 125 Abbey Meadows, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2023-06-30 | £378,270 |
| 111 Abbey Meadows, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2021-09-10 | £269,991 |
| 109 Abbey Meadows, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-08-25 | £261,394 |
| 71 Abbey Meadows, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £66,250 | 2021-08-19 | £78,715 |
LE4 5FH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in LE4 5FH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsey House Primary School Beaumont Leys Lane , LE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurcaston Road , LE4 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Junior School Brandon Street , LE4 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Community Primary School Checketts Road , LE4 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,359 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 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,692 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,444 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 | 3,542 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 | 910 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 2,832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boosters Cafe | National Space Centre, Exploration Drive | 174 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda, 1 Exploration Drive | 224 yd | |
| The Cafe | Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Corporation Road | 361 yd | |
| The Blue Marble Cafe @ The Space Park | 92 Corporation Road, Leicester | 480 yd | |
| F\&S Deli Express | 204 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Spice Bar | Gujurat Arya Community Centre, 49 Hildyard Road | 406 yd | |
| Blue Peter Club | 3 - 5 Law Street, Leicester | 582 yd | |
| The Broadway | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 613 yd | |
| The Tom Hoskins | 131 Beaumanor Road, Leicester | 900 yd | |
| Indian Queen Club | Indian Queen, 2 Halkin Street | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYT2 | 22A Loughborough Road, Leicester | 691 yd | |
| Sayu Foods | 5 Roberts Road, Leicester | 719 yd | |
| Popat Mithai And Farsan | Unit 15 Aka 13, Belgrave Commercial Centre | 724 yd | |
| Greggs | 285 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 730 yd | |
| Street Taste Co | 152 Belgrave Road, Leicester | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1 Exploration Drive, Leicester | 224 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Humphreys Way, Leicester | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 Melton Road, Leicester | 899 yd | |
| Root Millers Superstore | 1 - 3 Herbert Avenue, Leicester | 941 yd | |
| Popats Cash And Carry | 136 Harrison Road, Leicester | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Park ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 555 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Leicester) BYFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| Cossington Street Sports Centre COSSINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Leicester College (Abbey Park Campus) (Closed) Painter Street | 943 yd | |
| Morningside Arena Leicester CHARTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Maher Community Centre RAVENSBRIDGE DRIVE | 1,074 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 | 160.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.