Braemar Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 7PN 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 Braemar Drive, Leicester, LE4 7PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 7PP, LE4 7PQ, LE4 7PL, LE4 7PS, LE4 7SB, LE4 7NA, LE4 7NJ, LE4 7PR, LE4 7NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 7PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 7PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 27.4% | 30.3% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 52.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 40% | 37.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 36.3% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 7PN this area, 35.9% 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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 35.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 13% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 11.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 21.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 13.8% | 5.1% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 64.8% | 64.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 61.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 10.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 16.7% | 13.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -67.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 40.8% 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 | 41.9% | 40.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 29.1% | 23.3% | -5.8% | 2.7% | 20.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25% | 30.4% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 24.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 48.5% 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 | 41.7% | 40.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 48.5% | 47.7% | 9.8% | 38.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 3.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 44.8% | 3.1% | -41.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5% | 37.2% | -32.2% |
| Christian | 10.6% | 46.2% | -35.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 54.8% | 1.7% | 53.1% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braemar Drive was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% higher than the Rushey Mead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Braemar Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rushey Mead and the 452nd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Braemar Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-01-24 | £357,515 |
| 19 Braemar Drive, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-11 | £373,401 |
| 11 Braemar Drive, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £266,500 | 2021-05-07 | £319,238 |
| 31 Braemar Drive, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-01-25 | £354,224 |
| 2 Braemar Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-02-10 | £369,009 |
LE4 7PN 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.
| Retired | 137 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrick Primary School Lockerbie Avenue , Rushey Mead LE4 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Primary School Wyvern Avenue , LE4 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Community Primary School Checketts Road , LE4 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Primary School Gipsy Lane , LE4 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,217 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 | 481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,865 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 | 3,082 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,526 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,666 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 |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | 432 Melton Road, Leicester | 258 yd | |
| Feast India | 411 Melton Road, Leicester | 368 yd | |
| The Owl And The Pussycat | The Owl And Pussycat, 298 Melton Road | 544 yd | |
| 3 Kilns Pub | Three Kilns, 69 Nicklaus Road | 622 yd | |
| Shiraz Restaurant | 292 Melton Road, Leicester | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Leicesters Bar And Restaurant | The Royal Leicesters, 7 Lockerbie Walk | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | 470 Melton Road, Leicester | 258 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage | 2 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester | 342 yd | |
| Tastyland Chicken | 1 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester | 342 yd | |
| 2 Brothers | 71 Nicklaus Road, Leicester | 622 yd | |
| BJ's Pizza | 429 Melton Road, Leicester | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 501 Melton Road | 660 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soar Valley College GLENEAGLES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Rushey Mead Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Highfield Rangers Fc GLENEAGLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Rushey Fields Recreation Ground PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 845 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 | 113.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.