Appleby Road is in Thurmaston, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 8BQ is located in the Thurmaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Appleby Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 8LB, LE4 8BG, LE4 8LE, LE4 8BP, LE4 8BH, LE4 8DH, LE4 8PJ, LE4 8NT, LE4 8NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 8BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.1% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.9% | -4.0% | 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 8BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 26.4% | 25.3% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 62.3% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.8% | 41.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 39.3% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 26.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 25.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% 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 | 18.9% | 37.7% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 34.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 73.1% | 56.4% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 79.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 79.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 10% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 79.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 1.2% | -13.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 26.7% | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleby Road was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the South Charnwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Appleby Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in South Charnwood and the 114th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Appleby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2020-06-19 | £262,018 |
| 1 Appleby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £168,650 | 2015-08-14 | £262,949 |
| 1A Appleby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2013-07-19 | £262,953 |
| 1A Appleby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2008-07-04 | £236,323 |
| 1B Appleby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £119,950 | 2002-11-01 | £289,191 |
LE4 8BQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | 2out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | - not rated | 483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | - not rated | 708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Community College 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 2out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN | - not rated | 2,658 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 | 3,117 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 5,129 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 | 3,001 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| High Leas School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Barkby Thorpe Lane | 893 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 12, Thurmaston Shopping C, Barkby Thorpe Lane | 893 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Customer Restaurant, Asda, Barkby Thorpe Lane | 1,007 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 13 Thurmaston Shopping, Barkby Thorpe Lane | 1,008 yd | |
| Dunelm | Thurmaston Shopping Centre, Barkby Thorpe Lane | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Fisheries | 5 Silverdale Drive | 669 yd | |
| Tasty Takeaway | 18A Lonsdale Road | 967 yd | |
| Greggs plc | Unit 11, Thurmaston Shopping Centre, Barkby Thorpe Lane | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Primary School EASTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Elizabeth Park Sports & Community Centre CHECKLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Garden Street Fields (Closed) Garden Street | grass pitches | 1,006 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.