Melton Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 7PB 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 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 7NU, LE4 7NS, LE4 7NQ, LE4 7NX, LE4 7NG, LE4 7NB, LE4 7RH, LE4 7AJ, LE4 7QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 7PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 7PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% 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 | 27.6% | 21% | -6.6% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 64.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 40.7% | 37.9% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 40.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 7PB this area, 32% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 32% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 19.9% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 14.1% | 4.4% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 69.9% | 75.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 72.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 19.1% | 8.9% | -10.2% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -73.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 42.4% 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 | 42.1% | 42.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 24% | 22.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 19.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.8% | 32.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 26.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 47.6% 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 | 42.1% | 42.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 47.6% | 44.6% | 9.8% | 37.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 45.1% | 1.3% | -43.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.9% | 37.2% | -34.3% |
| Christian | 7.6% | 46.2% | -38.6% |
| Hindu | 58.4% | 1.7% | 56.7% |
| Muslim | 16.8% | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Sikh | 13% | 0.9% | 12.1% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melton Road was 107.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% higher than the Belgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melton Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Belgrave and the 381st 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 -75.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owl & Pussycat, 298 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,613,136 | 2021-07-31 | £1,714,849 |
| Owl & Pussycat, 298 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £2,225,132 | 2019-06-27 | £2,730,973 |
| 280 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2000-09-22 | £379,666 |
| 278 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,000 | 1995-04-10 | £346,214 |
LE4 7PB 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellor Community Primary School Checketts Road , LE4 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Primary School Gipsy Lane , LE4 6RB | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Harrison Road , LE4 6QN | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herrick Primary School Lockerbie Avenue , Rushey Mead LE4 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Primary School Wyvern Avenue , LE4 7HH | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,342 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,769 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,071 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 | 5,028 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 | 815 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 3,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiraz Restaurant | 292 Melton Road, Leicester | 15 yd | |
| Daman Samudra | 257 Melton Road, Leicester | 230 yd | |
| J M Portugues | 220 Melton Road, Leicester | 302 yd | |
| BRRGRR Co Handmade Burgers | 235 Melton Road, Leicester | 346 yd | |
| Goan Delights | 96 St Michaels Avenue, Leicester | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jungle Club | Jungle Club, 21 - 23 Checketts Road | 503 yd | |
| Melton Hotel | 197 Melton Road, Leicester | 508 yd | |
| Leicester Senior Service Club | The Pavilion, 295 Loughborough Road | 745 yd | |
| Daman Flavours @ Victoria Jubilee Bar And Restaurant | Victoria Jubilee, 112 Leire Street | 767 yd | |
| Royal Leicesters Bar And Restaurant | The Royal Leicesters, 7 Lockerbie Walk | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Ho Lok | 259 Melton Road, Leicester | 230 yd | |
| Noor Naan House | 348 Harrison Road, Leicester | 405 yd | |
| Lahore Kebab | 199 Melton Road, Leicester | 518 yd | |
| Shazmin's Fish And Chips | 187 Melton Road, Leicester | 518 yd | |
| S And C Catering | Showmans Guild Caravan Site, 76 Bath Street | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 227 Loughborough Road, Leicester | 745 yd | |
| Root Millers Superstore | 1 - 3 Herbert Avenue, Leicester | 790 yd | |
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 939 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 Melton Road, Leicester | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushey Mead Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| Rushey Fields Recreation Ground PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 386 yd |
| Soar Valley College GLENEAGLES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 489 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.