Strathmore Avenue is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 7HD 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 Strathmore Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 7HE, LE4 7ZG, LE4 9GE, LE4 7GT, LE4 7GU, LE4 7ZD, LE4 7GX, LE4 7GL, LE4 7HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 7HD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 50.3% | 47.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52.3% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 7HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 25.9% | 25% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 58.9% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38% | 38.9% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37.8% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 16.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 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 7HD this area, 30.8% 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 | 26.6% | 30.8% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 22.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 12.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 5.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 26.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 18.2% | 2.9% | -15.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 72.5% | 66.3% | -6.2% | 3.1% | 63.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 17.4% | 15.6% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -65.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 38.9% 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 | 43.1% | 38.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -44.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 18.9% | 17% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.2% | 33.4% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 27.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 47.3% 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 | 43.1% | 38.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -44.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 47.3% | 46.1% | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 40.7% | 2% | -38.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.1% | 37.2% | -31.1% |
| Christian | 19.9% | 46.2% | -26.3% |
| Hindu | 54.2% | 1.7% | 52.5% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 13.8% | 0.9% | 12.9% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strathmore Avenue was 90.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% higher than the Rushey Mead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Strathmore Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rushey Mead and the 453rd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Strathmore Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-11-13 | £308,706 |
| 54 Strathmore Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-03-27 | £313,962 |
| 52 Strathmore Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2016-04-06 | £302,275 |
| 54 Strathmore Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2016-03-31 | £273,406 |
| 72 Strathmore Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-10-03 | £233,151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| 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 | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herrick Primary School Lockerbie Avenue , Rushey Mead LE4 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Primary School Gipsy Lane , LE4 6RB | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Mead Primary Academy Northfield Road , LE4 9DL | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 3,556 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 | 2,259 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,966 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 2,914 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 | 437 yd | |
| Stacey's Catering | East Belgrave Conservative Club, 306 - 308 Gipsy Lane | 574 yd | |
| Urban Roots | 290 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 574 yd | |
| Chat Wala | 184 - 186 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 594 yd | |
| Chocoberry | 176 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Belgrave Conservative Club | 306 - 308 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 574 yd | |
| Royal Leicesters Bar And Restaurant | The Royal Leicesters, 7 Lockerbie Walk | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suratwala Food Corner | 1 Gleneagles Avenue, Leicester | 266 yd | |
| GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway | 30 Barkby Road, Leicester | 413 yd | |
| Hungry Moose | 11 Fairfax Road, Leicester | 463 yd | |
| Peri Peri Flames | 298 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 574 yd | |
| Blue Chippy | 286 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 662 yd | |
| AIG Foods | 65 Crest Rise, Leicester | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Be Fitter (Closed) 7a 7a Trevanth Road | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Highfield Rangers Fc GLENEAGLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Soar Valley College GLENEAGLES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Rushey Fields Recreation Ground PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Northfield House Primary Academy NORTHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| The Engine Room Fitness Centre UNIT F UNIT F HUMBERSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Rushey Mead Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| The Emerald Centre GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.