Roseway is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 7GX 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 Roseway, Leicester, LE4 7GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 7GW, LE4 7GP, LE4 7ZG, LE4 9GE, LE4 7GA, LE4 7GL, LE4 7GD, LE4 7HD, LE4 7ZD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 7GX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 51% | 49% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49% | 51% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 7GX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% 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 | 33.3% | 24.3% | -9.0% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 64.5% | 9.1% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 39.2% | 44.5% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 36.3% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 27.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 29.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 12.2% | 6.8% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.5% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 67.6% | 75.1% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 72.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 15.8% | 7.5% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -73.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, just 43.4% 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 | 46.8% | 43.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 19.7% | 16.6% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.6% | 36.2% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 30.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 45.3% 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 | 46.5% | 43.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 45.3% | 43.6% | 9.8% | 35.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 38.3% | 2.5% | -35.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.4% | 37.2% | -35.8% |
| Christian | 7.2% | 46.2% | -39.0% |
| Hindu | 60.6% | 1.7% | 58.9% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 15.4% | 0.9% | 14.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roseway was 5.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% lower than the Rushey Mead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Roseway has the lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rushey Mead and the 10th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Roseway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-10-19 | £257,313 |
| 33 Roseway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-11-04 | £223,740 |
| 57 Roseway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2022-10-25 | £270,658 |
| 61 Roseway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-07-24 | £309,213 |
| 25 Roseway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-07-19 | £237,568 |
LE4 7GX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Primary School Wyvern Avenue , LE4 7HH | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herrick Primary School Lockerbie Avenue , Rushey Mead LE4 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Primary School Gipsy Lane , LE4 6RB | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Mead Primary Academy Northfield Road , LE4 9DL | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Community Primary School Checketts Road , LE4 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,059 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 | 4out of 4 | 223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 3,517 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,408 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,939 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,091 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 | 5,444 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 | 1,476 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Curry | Wyvern Arms, Kerrysdale Avenue | 433 yd | |
| Chat Wala | 184 - 186 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 586 yd | |
| Urban Roots | 290 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 593 yd | |
| Chocoberry | 176 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 597 yd | |
| Stacey's Catering | East Belgrave Conservative Club, 306 - 308 Gipsy Lane | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Leicesters Bar And Restaurant | The Royal Leicesters, 7 Lockerbie Walk | 513 yd | |
| East Belgrave Conservative Club | 306 - 308 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suratwala Food Corner | 1 Gleneagles Avenue, Leicester | 240 yd | |
| GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway | 30 Barkby Road, Leicester | 442 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage | 2 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester | 513 yd | |
| Tastyland Chicken | 1 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester | 513 yd | |
| Hungry Moose | 11 Fairfax Road, Leicester | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 614 yd | |
| AIG Foods | 65 Crest Rise, Leicester | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soar Valley College GLENEAGLES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Rushey Fields Recreation Ground PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Highfield Rangers Fc GLENEAGLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Be Fitter (Closed) 7a 7a Trevanth Road | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Rushey Mead Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Northfield House Primary Academy NORTHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 921 yd |
| The Engine Room Fitness Centre UNIT F UNIT F HUMBERSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,019 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 | 155.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.