Peebles Way is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 7ZF 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 7ZF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 7ZL, LE4 7ZD, LE4 7ZP, LE4 7ZJ, LE4 7ZG, LE4 7GP, LE4 7GX, LE4 7GW, LE4 7ZH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 7ZF 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 7ZF 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 7ZF 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 Peebles Way was 107.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% higher than the Rushey Mead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peebles Way has the 9th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rushey Mead and the 361st highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Peebles Way, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-07-18 | £370,917 |
| 96 Peebles Way, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-01-24 | £306,398 |
| 98 Peebles Way, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2012-11-08 | £366,059 |
| 98 Peebles Way, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2008-09-30 | £292,285 |
| 98 Peebles Way, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2008-05-08 | £305,996 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 5,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Primary School Wyvern Avenue , LE4 7HH | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herrick County Infant School Lockerbie Avenue , LE4 7NJ | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herrick County Junior School Lockerbie Avenue , LE4 7NJ | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herrick Primary School Lockerbie Avenue , Rushey Mead LE4 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE | - not rated | 923 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 | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,266 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,140 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,596 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 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints School 51 Overton Road , LE5 0JB | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Other independent 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 | 610 yd | |
| Rascal Ranch | 9 Trevanth Road, Leicester | 732 yd | |
| Urban Roots | 290 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 762 yd | |
| Chat Wala | 184 - 186 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 766 yd | |
| Stacey's Catering | East Belgrave Conservative Club, 306 - 308 Gipsy Lane | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Leicesters Bar And Restaurant | The Royal Leicesters, 7 Lockerbie Walk | 421 yd | |
| East Belgrave Conservative Club | 306 - 308 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suratwala Food Corner | 1 Gleneagles Avenue, Leicester | 419 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage | 2 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester | 421 yd | |
| Tastyland Chicken | 1 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester | 421 yd | |
| GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway | 30 Barkby Road, Leicester | 605 yd | |
| Hungry Moose | 11 Fairfax Road, Leicester | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 801 yd | |
| AIG Foods | 65 Crest Rise, Leicester | 924 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 326 Humberstone Lane, Leicester | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Rangers Fc GLENEAGLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Soar Valley College GLENEAGLES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Rushey Fields Recreation Ground PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Be Fitter (Closed) 7a 7a Trevanth Road | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| The Engine Room Fitness Centre UNIT F UNIT F HUMBERSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Rushey Mead Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Northfield House Primary Academy NORTHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,060 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.