Peebles Way is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 7ZB 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 Peebles Way, Leicester, LE4 7ZB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 7ZT, LE4 7ZE, LE4 7ZU, LE4 7GP, LE4 7ZQ, LE4 7GA, LE4 7ZH, LE4 7ZS, LE4 7ZJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 7ZB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.9% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.1% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 7ZB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 21.6% | 24.6% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 54.3% | 9.1% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 24.4% | 12.9% | -11.5% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.2% | 32.8% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 24.3% | 19.7% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
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.
In the area around LE4 7ZB this area, 35.4% 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 | 46.2% | 35.4% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 14.7% | 5.9% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 23% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 12.5% | 3.2% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 64.9% | 66.4% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 63.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 25.5% | 19.9% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -61.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 50.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 50.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -33.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 20.8% | 19.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 16.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.7% | 27% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 21.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.6% | 50.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -33.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 42.3% | 41.5% | 9.8% | 32.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 41.4% | 0.8% | -40.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.1% | 37.2% | -30.1% |
| Christian | 18.2% | 46.2% | -28.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 54.7% | 1.7% | 53.0% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peebles Way was 170.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.6% higher than the Rushey Mead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peebles Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rushey Mead and the 207th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Peebles Way, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2024-10-10 | £312,258 |
| 101 Peebles Way, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2023-06-08 | £314,916 |
| 39 Peebles Way, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2022-07-08 | £248,955 |
| 41 Peebles Way, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-14 | £272,642 |
| 77 Peebles Way, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2017-09-25 | £383,287 |
LE4 7ZB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE4 7ZB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Other | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrick Primary School Lockerbie Avenue , Rushey Mead LE4 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Primary School Wyvern Avenue , LE4 7HH | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Primary School Gipsy Lane , LE4 6RB | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Community Primary School Checketts Road , LE4 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 999 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 | 174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 3,583 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 | 2,605 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,069 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,452 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 3,214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Curry | Wyvern Arms, Kerrysdale Avenue | 633 yd | |
| Feast India | 411 Melton Road, Leicester | 657 yd | |
| The Owl And The Pussycat | The Owl And Pussycat, 298 Melton Road | 745 yd | |
| Chat Wala | 184 - 186 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 774 yd | |
| Chocoberry | 176 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Leicesters Bar And Restaurant | The Royal Leicesters, 7 Lockerbie Walk | 284 yd | |
| East Belgrave Conservative Club | 306 - 308 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Cottage | 2 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester | 284 yd | |
| Tastyland Chicken | 1 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester | 284 yd | |
| Suratwala Food Corner | 1 Gleneagles Avenue, Leicester | 446 yd | |
| GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway | 30 Barkby Road, Leicester | 661 yd | |
| Rushey Pani Puri | 84 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soar Valley College GLENEAGLES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Rushey Fields Recreation Ground PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 529 yd |
| Highfield Rangers Fc GLENEAGLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Rushey Mead Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Be Fitter (Closed) 7a 7a Trevanth Road | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| The Engine Room Fitness Centre UNIT F UNIT F HUMBERSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,003 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.