Linford Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 7QY is located in the Belgrave electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linford Street, Leicester, LE4 7QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 5PL, LE4 5PH, LE4 7QJ, LE4 7QQ, LE4 5PJ, LE4 7QH, LE4 7QS, LE4 7QD, LE4 7QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 7QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 54.5% | 53.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 45.5% | 46.2% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 7QY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 22% | 23.5% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 53.5% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 | 28.7% | 40% | 11.3% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 33.7% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 19.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 9% | 4.8% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 7QY this area, 41.8% 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48% | 41.8% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 23.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 22.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 11% | 5.7% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.8% 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 | 47% | 51.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 48.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 13.7% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 12.1% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 29.9% | 16.8% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -64.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 41.9% 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 | 45.1% | 41.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -41.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 20.9% | 16.6% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.5% | 33.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 27.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 44.6% 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 | 44.8% | 42% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 44.6% | 39.7% | 9.8% | 34.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 3.2% | -9.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.1% | 4.5% | -27.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.3% | 37.2% | -28.9% |
| Christian | 13.3% | 46.2% | -32.9% |
| Hindu | 48.3% | 1.7% | 46.6% |
| Muslim | 25.4% | 6.5% | 18.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linford Street was 203.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.4% higher than the Belgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linford Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Belgrave and the 158th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Linford Street, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-08-12 | £259,756 |
| 29 Linford Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-01-26 | £231,749 |
| 19 Linford Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2005-09-09 | £230,295 |
LE4 7QY 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 | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurcaston Road , LE4 5PG | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Community Primary School Checketts Road , LE4 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsey House Primary School Beaumont Leys Lane , LE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Harrison Road , LE4 6QN | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,924 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,984 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 | 4,677 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 | 649 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Events | 346 Loughborough Road, Leicester | 116 yd | |
| La Jwab | 270A Loughborough Road, Leicester | 195 yd | |
| J M Portugues | 220 Melton Road, Leicester | 548 yd | |
| Mother India | 188 - 190 Melton Road, Leicester | 572 yd | |
| Jai Somnath Taste Of India | 217 - 219 Melton Road, Leicester | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Senior Service Club | The Pavilion, 295 Loughborough Road | 177 yd | |
| The Jungle Club | Jungle Club, 21 - 23 Checketts Road | 271 yd | |
| The Talbot Inn | Talbot Inn, 4 Thurcaston Road | 513 yd | |
| Melton Hotel | 197 Melton Road, Leicester | 601 yd | |
| The Tom Hoskins | 131 Beaumanor Road, Leicester | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Toofz | 270A Loughborough Road, Leicester | 195 yd | |
| Loaded Bunz | 270A Loughborough Road, Leicester | 195 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese Takeaway | 149 Loughborough Road, Leicester | 258 yd | |
| Kadir Refreshments | 161 Loughborough Road, Leicester | 258 yd | |
| Bharuchis | 177 Loughborough Road, Leicester | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 227 Loughborough Road, Leicester | 177 yd | |
| Root Millers Superstore | 1 - 3 Herbert Avenue, Leicester | 648 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 Melton Road, Leicester | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrave Pasture BELGRAVE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB BELGRAVE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB THURCASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Rushey Mead Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Rushey Fields Recreation Ground PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 975 yd |
| Co-Op Sports & Social Club BIRSTALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.