Rutland Drive is in Thurmaston, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 8JS 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 Rutland Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 8JW, LE4 8JT, LE4 8DD, LE4 8JH, LE4 8JF, LE4 8DF, LE4 8EJ, LE4 8NB, LE4 8DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 8JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 51.2% | 54.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.8% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 20.8% | 29.5% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 45.3% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.9% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 11.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 34.4% | 41.4% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32.4% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 20.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 8JS this area, 33.2% 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 | 46.8% | 33.2% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 10.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 10.1% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 26.9% | 16.7% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.7% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.8% 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 | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 23.4% | 36.6% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 33.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 72.2% | 57.8% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -23.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 87% | 72.2% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 17.1% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 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 | 86.3% | 72.2% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.7% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 2.3% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 26.2% | 1.7% | 24.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutland Drive was 85.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% lower than the South Charnwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rutland Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in South Charnwood and the 167th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Rutland Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-11-12 | £245,912 |
| 12 Rutland Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-09-01 | £262,256 |
| 34 Rutland Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-04-08 | £220,702 |
| 30 Rutland Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-02-28 | £139,011 |
| 20 Rutland Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-12-02 | £232,644 |
LE4 8JS 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 8JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School, Thurmaston Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wreake Valley Academy Parkstone Road , Syston LE7 1LY | 2out of 4 | 4,046 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 | 3,477 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 | 2,068 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 3,289 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 3,977 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 4,470 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 | 467 yd | |
| Dexters | 871 Melton Road | 547 yd | |
| 3 Kilns Pub | Three Kilns, 69 Nicklaus Road | 968 yd | |
| Twinlakes Park | Melton Spinney Road, Thorpe Arnold | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrow Inn | 635 Melton Road | 408 yd | |
| Thurmaston Royal British Legion Club | 615 Melton Road | 408 yd | |
| Thurmaston Conservative Club | Thurmaston Conservative Club, 768 Melton Road | 445 yd | |
| Thurmaston Progressive Working Mens Club | 805 Melton Road | 547 yd | |
| Top House | 796 Melton Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Takeaway | 18A Lonsdale Road | 183 yd | |
| Papillon | 723 Melton Road | 362 yd | |
| The Codfather | 730 Melton Road | 445 yd | |
| Grill Master | 22c Garden Street | 452 yd | |
| Supreme Pizzas | 614 Melton Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | Unit 3, Westmoreland Avenue | 822 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 501 Melton Road | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Street Fields (Closed) Garden Street | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Thurmaston Working Mens Progressive Club MELTON ROAD | 517 yd | |
| Elizabeth Park Sports & Community Centre CHECKLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Eastfield Primary School EASTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 985 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.