Moores Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 6QR 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 Moores Road, Leicester, LE4 6QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 6QD, LE4 6QQ, LE4 6QJ, LE4 6QE, LE4 6QA, LE4 6QH, LE4 6QB, LE4 6QL, LE4 6NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 6QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 52.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 6QR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 30.2% | 28.3% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 58.4% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 34.3% | 53.5% | 19.2% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 45.4% | 30.2% | -15.2% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 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 6QR this area, 45.4% 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 45.4% | 12.1% | 18.2% | 27.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 6.4% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 14.4% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 21.1% | 8% | -13.1% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.4% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 66.5% | 86.1% | 19.6% | 3.1% | 83.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 10.2% | 2.6% | -7.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 11.9% | 5.4% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -76.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, just 27.9% 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 | 38.2% | 27.9% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -55.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 10.5% | -5.3% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40% | 57.4% | 17.4% | 5.6% | 51.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.5% 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 | 38% | 27.8% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -55.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 31.5% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 17.4% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 14.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.1% | 11% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.3% | 76.7% | -32.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 26.5% | 0.5% | 26.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 20% | 1.2% | 18.8% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.8% | 37.2% | -35.4% |
| Christian | 12.6% | 46.2% | -33.6% |
| Hindu | 62.1% | 1.7% | 60.4% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moores Road was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% higher than the Belgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moores Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Belgrave and the 449th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 The Wallace Building, 71 - 73 Moores Road, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-10-24 | £60,251 |
| 57 Moores Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2025-02-26 | £270,227 |
| 77 Moores Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-02-12 | £243,543 |
| 43 Moores Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-09-13 | £221,223 |
| 103 Moores Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2022-05-05 | £166,068 |
LE4 6QR 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE4 6QR 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 | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 82 |
| Looking after home or family | 53 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,883 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 | 218 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Primary School Harrison Road , LE4 6QN | - not rated | 218 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Primary School Gipsy Lane , LE4 6RB | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Community Primary School 60 Checketts Road , LE4 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary Community School 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | - not rated | 743 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 | 882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ellis Community College Corporation Road , LE4 5PW | - not rated | 1,217 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 | 1,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,706 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 | 3,019 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 | 177 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 456 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX | - not rated | 516 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Community Academy 2 Overton Road , LE5 0JA | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints School 51 Overton Road , LE5 0JB | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY Cafe | 175 Melton Road, Leicester | 121 yd | |
| Cakes & Bakes | 193 Melton Road, Leicester | 133 yd | |
| O Ribatejo | 203 Melton Road, Leicester | 133 yd | |
| Mother India | 188 - 190 Melton Road, Leicester | 169 yd | |
| Jai Somnath Taste Of India | 217 - 219 Melton Road, Leicester | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Hotel | 197 Melton Road, Leicester | 141 yd | |
| Daman Flavours @ Victoria Jubilee Bar And Restaurant | Victoria Jubilee, 112 Leire Street | 190 yd | |
| The Jungle Club | Jungle Club, 21 - 23 Checketts Road | 469 yd | |
| Indian Queen Club | Indian Queen, 2 Halkin Street | 563 yd | |
| Coronation Lounge | The Spicetree, 205 Catherine Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Kebab | 199 Melton Road, Leicester | 133 yd | |
| Shazmin's Fish And Chips | 187 Melton Road, Leicester | 133 yd | |
| Chilli Flake | 2 Leire Street, Leicester | 139 yd | |
| Cake Inn | 141 Melton Road, Leicester | 172 yd | |
| Desi Bites | 113 - 115 Melton Road, Leicester | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root Millers Superstore | 1 - 3 Herbert Avenue, Leicester | 321 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 Melton Road, Leicester | 452 yd | |
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 743 yd | |
| Popats Cash And Carry | 136 Harrison Road, Leicester | 772 yd | |
| Lidl | 227 Loughborough Road, Leicester | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushey Fields Recreation Ground PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Cossington Street Sports Centre COSSINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Rushey Mead Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Soar Valley College GLENEAGLES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Martin Street Playing Fields CARTER STREET | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 148.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.