Church Lane is in Thurmaston, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 8DR is located in the Thurmaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 8BD, LE4 8ED, LE4 8DZ, LE4 8DW, LE4 8BU, LE4 8DA, LE4 8BZ, LE4 8DS, LE4 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 8DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 54.2% | 52% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 41.7% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 40.2% | 38.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 35.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 17.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8DR this area, 29.3% 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 | 34% | 29.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 23.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 11.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93% | 80.3% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 94.8% | 86.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 86.8% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 9.1% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 119.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% higher than the South Charnwood average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Church Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in South Charnwood and the 110th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Church Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-01-17 | £227,700 |
| 1 Church Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-03-30 | £196,850 |
| 7 Church Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-03-04 | £163,931 |
| 3 Church Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-04-22 | £237,002 |
| 5 Church Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-12-08 | £148,474 |
LE4 8DR 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 8DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School, Thurmaston Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wreake Valley Academy Parkstone Road , Syston LE7 1LY | 2out of 4 | 3,910 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 | 3,832 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,744 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 3,621 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 4,328 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generous Raj | 22 Garden Street | 178 yd | |
| Dexters | 871 Melton Road | 242 yd | |
| Twinlakes Park | Melton Spinney Road, Thorpe Arnold | 792 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Customer Restaurant, Asda, Barkby Thorpe Lane | 971 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 13 Thurmaston Shopping, Barkby Thorpe Lane | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurmaston Conservative Club | Thurmaston Conservative Club, 768 Melton Road | 92 yd | |
| Thurmaston Progressive Working Mens Club | 805 Melton Road | 242 yd | |
| The Harrow Inn | 635 Melton Road | 369 yd | |
| Thurmaston Royal British Legion Club | 615 Melton Road | 369 yd | |
| Top House | 796 Melton Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfather | 730 Melton Road | 92 yd | |
| Papillon | 723 Melton Road | 101 yd | |
| Grill Master | 22c Garden Street | 142 yd | |
| Thurmaston House | 811 Melton Road | 242 yd | |
| Tjs Thurmaston | 809 Melton Road | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | Unit 3, Westmoreland Avenue | 528 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 501 Melton Road | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Street Fields (Closed) Garden Street | grass pitches | 162 yd |
| Thurmaston Working Mens Progressive Club MELTON ROAD | 211 yd | |
| Elizabeth Park Sports & Community Centre CHECKLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Eastfield Primary School EASTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 3) | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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.