Fairfax Road, Leicester, LE4 9EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 9EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	51.4%	1.0%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	49.6%	48.6%	-1.0%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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 9EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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	31.3%	32.2%	0.9%	37.9%	-5.7%
Married: Opposite sex	52.7%	56%	3.3%	44.2%	11.8%
Separated	2.3%	1.1%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	7%	5.1%	-1.9%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	6.6%	5.5%	-1.1%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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	41.8%	40.2%	-1.6%	48.4%	-8.2%
Good health	38.8%	39.7%	0.9%	33.6%	6.1%
Fair health	13.7%	14.6%	0.9%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	3.6%	5.2%	1.6%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	2.1%	0.3%	-1.8%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 9EL this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.1%	29.3%	-0.8%	18.2%	11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	12.7%	1.8%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	10.9%	-3.6%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	4%	1.7%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	12.7%	1.8%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	17.2%	22.5%	5.3%	33.8%	-11.3%
Other	14.1%	8%	-6.1%	2.8%	5.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.7% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Indian	35.2%	42%	6.8%	3.1%	38.9%
Pakistani	5.4%	11.3%	5.9%	2.7%	8.6%
Other Asian	7.8%	6.6%	-1.2%	1.6%	5.0%
Black African	1.2%	0.5%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	1.0%	0.4%
Other Black	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	0.9%	1.0%
White	43%	27.7%	-15.3%	81.4%	-53.7%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	1.2%	4.7%	3.5%	1.6%	3.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 50.4% 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	66%	50.4%	-15.6%	83.2%	-32.8%
European Union	4.8%	11.8%	7.0%	6.1%	5.7%
Africa	7.5%	8%	0.5%	2.7%	5.3%
Middle East and Asia	21.5%	28.9%	7.4%	5.6%	23.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	65.4%	50.6%	-14.8%	83.2%	-32.6%
10+ Years	1.8%	29.3%	27.5%	9.8%	19.5%
5-10 Years	3.3%	7.2%	3.9%	2.9%	4.3%
2-5 Years	10.1%	5.5%	-4.6%	2.2%	3.3%
Less than 2 years	19.4%	7.5%	-11.9%	1.9%	5.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	56.8%	76.7%	-19.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Italy	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Portugal	8.6%	0.5%	8.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	11.9%	1.5%	10.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	8%	1.2%	6.8%
No passport held	8.9%	13.5%	-4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	9.1%	37.2%	-28.1%
Christian	25%	46.2%	-21.2%
Hindu	25%	1.7%	23.3%
Muslim	26.4%	6.5%	19.9%
Sikh	8.2%	0.9%	7.3%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Fairfax Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfax Road was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% lower than the Rushey Mead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Fairfax Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rushey Mead and the 231st lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LE4 9EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fairfax Road are based on 116 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fairfax Road, Leicester, LE4 9EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE4 9EL

Average Price
£219,059

Semi-Detached
£239,354

Terraced
£199,139

Detached
£198,320

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£327,933

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairfax Road

Average Price
£235,061

Semi-Detached
£240,876

Terraced
£210,724

Detached
£263,330

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£346,213

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fairfax Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
116 Fairfax Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2025-03-17	£314,522
117 Fairfax Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2024-04-05	£310,628
128 Fairfax Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-03-01	£343,534
98 Fairfax Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-11-03	£260,703
119 Fairfax Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2023-01-20	£199,680

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE4 9EL

Employment

LE4 9EL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	75
Looking after home or family	45
Part-Time Employee	37
Retired	33
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	34
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Education	10
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Mead Primary Academy Northfield Road , LE4 9DL	3out of 4	445 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern Primary School Wyvern Avenue , LE4 7HH	3out of 4	866 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Merrydale Junior School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL	2out of 4	1,097 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Merrydale Infant School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL	3out of 4	1,122 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Falcons Primary School George Hine House , Gipsy Lane LE5 0TA	3out of 4	1,182 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY	4out of 4	1,140 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN	4out of 4	1,608 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT	1out of 4	3,120 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT	3out of 4	3,139 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU	3out of 4	3,183 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA	- not rated	1,565 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL	- not rated	3,777 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ	- not rated	4,734 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW	- not rated	4,781 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD	- not rated	678 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN	- not rated	2,063 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ	- not rated	2,133 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD	- not rated	2,173 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP	- not rated	2,215 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rascal Ranch	9 Trevanth Road, Leicester	464 yd
Stacey's Catering	East Belgrave Conservative Club, 306 - 308 Gipsy Lane	676 yd
Urban Roots	290 Gipsy Lane, Leicester	713 yd
Gurkha Curry	Wyvern Arms, Kerrysdale Avenue	781 yd
Bad Boyz Burgers	254 Victoria Road East, Leicester	819 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East Belgrave Conservative Club	306 - 308 Gipsy Lane, Leicester		676 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Istanbul BBQ Gipsy Lane	434 Gipsy Lane, Leicester	249 yd
Hungry Moose	11 Fairfax Road, Leicester	398 yd
Sombrero Pizza	324 Gipsy Lane, Leicester	500 yd
GSM Sweetshop And Takeaway	30 Barkby Road, Leicester	689 yd
Peri Peri Flames	298 Gipsy Lane, Leicester	713 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
AIG Foods	65 Crest Rise, Leicester	295 yd
Aldi	3 Fletton Close, Leicester	984 yd
Lidl	118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester	992 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Emerald Centre GIPSY LANE	grass pitches	280 yd
Be Fitter (Closed) 7a 7a Trevanth Road	health and fitness suite	403 yd
Northfield House Primary Academy NORTHFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	517 yd
Humberstone Heights Golf Club GIPSY LANE	golf	731 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	203.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LE4 9EL