Penrith Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 6NX 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 Penrith Road, Leicester, LE4 6NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 6NY, LE4 6SB, LE4 6RQ, LE4 6PF, LE4 6PH, LE4 6PJ, LE4 6QL, LE4 6PG, LE4 6QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 6NX is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 50.4% | 46.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 53.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 6NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 28.7% | 26.5% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 62.5% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 45.8% | 53.6% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 26.6% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.3% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around LE4 6NX this area, 38.7% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 38.7% | 12.0% | 18.2% | 20.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 13.1% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 20.7% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 17.5% | 4.6% | -12.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 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 | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 81.3% | 84.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 81.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 8.9% | 6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -75.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 32.5% 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 | 42.2% | 32.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -50.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 17.6% | 12.4% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.2% | 52% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 46.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.3% 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 | 42% | 32.5% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -50.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 39.3% | 32.6% | 9.8% | 29.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 12.8% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.2% | 6.8% | -29.4% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 16.3% | 0.5% | 15.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 12.9% | 1.2% | 11.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.2% | 37.2% | -35.0% |
| Christian | 9.3% | 46.2% | -36.9% |
| Hindu | 65.9% | 1.7% | 64.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrith Road was 17.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Belgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penrith Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Belgrave and the 54th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Penrith Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-04-27 | £247,162 |
| 66 Penrith Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-10-25 | £144,772 |
| 14 Penrith Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-09-09 | £207,910 |
| 70 Penrith Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2013-11-29 | £230,477 |
| 42 Penrith Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2012-10-29 | £311,220 |
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 83 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Primary School Gipsy Lane , LE4 6RB | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Community Primary School Checketts Road , LE4 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Primary School Wyvern Avenue , LE4 7HH | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,065 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,344 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 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 4,471 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 | 555 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 2,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Cafe & Bar | Unit 3, 43B Gipsy Lane | 197 yd | |
| Apna Punjab Sweet Centre | 65A Purley Road, Leicester | 365 yd | |
| CY Cafe | 175 Melton Road, Leicester | 387 yd | |
| Tiranga | 119 - 121 Melton Road, Leicester | 394 yd | |
| Chicken Licken | 109 Melton Road, Leicester | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daman Flavours @ Victoria Jubilee Bar And Restaurant | Victoria Jubilee, 112 Leire Street | 158 yd | |
| Melton Hotel | 197 Melton Road, Leicester | 404 yd | |
| Coronation Lounge | The Spicetree, 205 Catherine Street | 487 yd | |
| Indian Queen Club | Indian Queen, 2 Halkin Street | 561 yd | |
| The Jungle Club | Jungle Club, 21 - 23 Checketts Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Flake | 2 Leire Street, Leicester | 276 yd | |
| Amreli | 66C Canon Street, Leicester | 368 yd | |
| Noor Naan House | 348 Harrison Road, Leicester | 368 yd | |
| Rushey Pani Puri | 84 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 388 yd | |
| Rushey Sweet Mart | 86 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 524 yd | |
| Root Millers Superstore | 1 - 3 Herbert Avenue, Leicester | 527 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 Melton Road, Leicester | 537 yd | |
| Popats Cash And Carry | 136 Harrison Road, Leicester | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushey Fields Recreation Ground PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Cossington Street Sports Centre COSSINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Martin Street Playing Fields CARTER STREET | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Rushey Mead Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Soar Valley College GLENEAGLES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 906 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 | 142.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.