Alexandra Street is in Thurmaston, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 8FA 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 Alexandra Street, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 8FD, LE4 8GG, LE4 8GH, LE4 8FU, LE4 8FX, LE4 8GJ, LE4 8FB, LE4 8GL, LE4 8FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 8FA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 47% | 47.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 53% | 52.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 36.6% | 39.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 45.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 48.8% | 45.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.6% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 24.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 9.9% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 17% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 20.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 12.1% | 15.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.9% | 74.4% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 93.4% | 85.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 86.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 13.6% | 1.7% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Street was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% higher than the South Charnwood average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Alexandra Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in South Charnwood and the 154th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46A Alexandra Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-21 | £276,149 |
| 48 Alexandra Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-10-11 | £277,351 |
| 42A Alexandra Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-28 | £225,031 |
| 20 Alexandra Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-20 | £327,590 |
| 44 Alexandra Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2023-09-11 | £217,935 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | - not rated | 547 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP | 3out of 4 | 556 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 | 808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 2out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stonehill High School Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,936 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 5,100 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 | 3,799 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 | 1,979 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX | - not rated | 3,409 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 3,731 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexters | 871 Melton Road | 258 yd | |
| Generous Raj | 22 Garden Street | 290 yd | |
| Twinlakes Park | Melton Spinney Road, Thorpe Arnold | 375 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 13 Thurmaston Shopping, Barkby Thorpe Lane | 514 yd | |
| Dunelm | Thurmaston Shopping Centre, Barkby Thorpe Lane | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top House | 796 Melton Road | 187 yd | |
| Thurmaston Progressive Working Mens Club | 805 Melton Road | 258 yd | |
| Thurmaston Conservative Club | Thurmaston Conservative Club, 768 Melton Road | 460 yd | |
| The Harrow Inn | 635 Melton Road | 833 yd | |
| Thurmaston Royal British Legion Club | 615 Melton Road | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurmaston House | 811 Melton Road | 258 yd | |
| Tjs Thurmaston | 809 Melton Road | 258 yd | |
| Grill Master | 22c Garden Street | 329 yd | |
| The Codfather | 730 Melton Road | 460 yd | |
| Greggs plc | Unit 11, Thurmaston Shopping Centre, Barkby Thorpe Lane | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | Unit 3, Westmoreland Avenue | 241 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Park Sports & Community Centre CHECKLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 202 yd |
| Thurmaston Working Mens Progressive Club MELTON ROAD | 278 yd | |
| Garden Street Fields (Closed) Garden Street | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Studio 13 Fitness 928 928 MELTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Eastfield Primary School EASTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Jubilee Park PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD BARKBY THORPE LANE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| The Roundhill Academy MELTON ROAD | swimming pool, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| The Roundhill Academy Sports Ground MELTON ROAD | grass pitches | 857 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 | 168.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.