Leire Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 6NU is located in the Rushey Mead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leire Street, Leicester, LE4 6NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 6NT, LE4 6NA, LE4 6QB, LE4 6NB, LE4 6QA, LE4 6NR, LE4 6QE, LE4 6NS, LE4 6QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 6NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.5% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.5% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 6NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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 | 28.5% | 26.9% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 61.2% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 47.1% | 53.6% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 30.2% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 6NU this area, 47% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 47% | 17.9% | 18.2% | 28.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 7% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 14.7% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 22.4% | 7% | -15.4% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 75.2% | 88.3% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 85.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -77.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 29.1% 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 | 32.8% | 29.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -54.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 14.3% | 10.9% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 49.9% | 59% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 53.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35% 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 | 32.8% | 29.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -54.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 35% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 25.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 16.9% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 14.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.3% | 10.6% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.9% | 8.2% | -23.7% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.9% | 76.7% | -27.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 22.6% | 0.5% | 22.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 21.7% | 1.2% | 20.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.6% | 37.2% | -32.6% |
| Christian | 4.4% | 46.2% | -41.8% |
| Hindu | 66% | 1.7% | 64.3% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leire Street was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Belgrave average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Leire Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Belgrave and the 74th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Leire Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-10-05 | £340,619 |
| 45 Leire Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-01-24 | £230,795 |
| 49 Leire Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-09-13 | £253,171 |
| 45 Leire Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-10-27 | £226,436 |
| 99 Leire Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-04-12 | £260,192 |
LE4 6NU 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 | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Looking after home or family | 61 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Other | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 65 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Harrison Road , LE4 6QN | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Primary School Harrison Road , LE4 6QN | - not rated | 160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Primary School Gipsy Lane , LE4 6RB | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Community Primary School 60 Checketts Road , LE4 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary Community School 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ellis Community College Corporation Road , LE4 5PW | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,546 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 | 3,069 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 256 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 397 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX | - not rated | 574 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd Malabar Road , LE1 2LG | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Community Academy 2 Overton Road , LE5 0JA | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiranga | 119 - 121 Melton Road, Leicester | 124 yd | |
| Chicken Licken | 109 Melton Road, Leicester | 124 yd | |
| Shri Ramvijay Refreshment | 2A Herbert Avenue, Leicester | 203 yd | |
| CY Cafe | 175 Melton Road, Leicester | 207 yd | |
| Cakes & Bakes | 193 Melton Road, Leicester | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daman Flavours @ Victoria Jubilee Bar And Restaurant | Victoria Jubilee, 112 Leire Street | 127 yd | |
| Melton Hotel | 197 Melton Road, Leicester | 265 yd | |
| Indian Queen Club | Indian Queen, 2 Halkin Street | 398 yd | |
| The Jungle Club | Jungle Club, 21 - 23 Checketts Road | 551 yd | |
| Coronation Lounge | The Spicetree, 205 Catherine Street | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Flake | 2 Leire Street, Leicester | 27 yd | |
| Desi Bites | 113 - 115 Melton Road, Leicester | 124 yd | |
| Indian Rooster | 155 Melton Road, Leicester | 124 yd | |
| No. 1 Punjab Palace Sweet Centre | 131A Melton Road, Leicester | 124 yd | |
| Radhe Sweet Mart And Caterers | 157 Melton Road, Leicester | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root Millers Superstore | 1 - 3 Herbert Avenue, Leicester | 250 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 Melton Road, Leicester | 297 yd | |
| Popats Cash And Carry | 136 Harrison Road, Leicester | 609 yd | |
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 802 yd | |
| Lidl | 227 Loughborough Road, Leicester | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cossington Street Sports Centre COSSINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Rushey Fields Recreation Ground PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Martin Street Playing Fields CARTER STREET | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Rushey Mead Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Soar Valley College GLENEAGLES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 117 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.