Deacon Drive is in Thurmaston, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 8NP is located in the Thurmaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 2014-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Deacon Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 8NY, LE4 8LH, LE4 8LA, LE4 8LD, LE4 8JZ, LE4 8LW, LE4 8LT, LE4 8LU, LE4 8LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 8NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 25.2% | 22.1% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 56.7% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 36.3% | 39% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 38.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 17.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 26.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 13.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 22.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 6% | 2.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 18.3% | 34.9% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 31.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.2% | 60.8% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 84.6% | 77.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 12.2% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 77.6% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 2.7% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 29.1% | 1.7% | 27.4% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deacon Drive was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the South Charnwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Deacon Drive has the 24th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in South Charnwood and the 258th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Deacon Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2020-10-23 | £480,345 |
| 5 Deacon Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £198,000 | 2014-05-30 | £333,284 |
| 3 Deacon Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £198,000 | 2014-03-28 | £332,732 |
| 2 Deacon Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £300,000 | 2014-02-14 | £504,975 |
| 1 Deacon Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £179,950 | 2013-12-16 | £303,909 |
LE4 8NP 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 8NP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 933 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | 2out of 4 | 1,025 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 | 2,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 2out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN | - not rated | 2,355 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 | 2,582 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 4,737 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 | 2,461 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| High Leas School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 3,182 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow | The Willow Tree Inn, 215 Humberstone Lane | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Fisheries | 5 Silverdale Drive | 575 yd | |
| Tasty Takeaway | 18A Lonsdale Road | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 326 Humberstone Lane, Leicester | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Primary School EASTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| The Engine Room Fitness Centre UNIT F UNIT F HUMBERSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 31.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.