Tilbury Crescent is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 9HH is located in the Troon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tilbury Crescent, Leicester, LE4 9HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 9HJ, LE4 9TH, LE4 9TG, LE4 9NE, LE4 9ND, LE4 9NB, LE4 9JY, LE4 9WT, LE4 9JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 9HH 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 | 53% | 51.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47% | 48.3% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 34.8% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 48.5% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 55.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 13.1% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 13.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 18.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 20.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 26.3% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 12.4% | 30.7% | 18.3% | 3.1% | 27.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 73% | 50.6% | -22.4% | 81.4% | -30.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 91.7% | 83.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 83.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 15.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tilbury Crescent was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Rushey Mead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tilbury Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rushey Mead and the 94th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Tilbury Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-11-07 | £219,488 |
| 64 Tilbury Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-09-26 | £217,365 |
| 22 Tilbury Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-07-19 | £195,130 |
| 32 Tilbury Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-06-30 | £215,271 |
| 24 Tilbury Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-21 | £218,732 |
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhill Community College 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | - not rated | 2,553 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 | 2,048 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 4,295 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 | 1,915 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 | 2,162 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| High Leas School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 2,814 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 Canteen | 31 Wenlock Way, Leicester | 635 yd | |
| Together Against Cancer | Unit S1, Troon Way Business Centre | 646 yd | |
| TeamSport Indoor Karting | 8 New Star Road, Leicester | 659 yd | |
| KFC | 10 Waterside Road, Leicester | 879 yd | |
| SPS Technologies Ltd | 191 Barkby Road, Leicester | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow | The Willow Tree Inn, 215 Humberstone Lane | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Fisheries | 5 Silverdale Drive | 889 yd | |
| 2 Brothers | 71 Nicklaus Road, Leicester | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 326 Humberstone Lane, Leicester | 431 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Engine Room Fitness Centre UNIT F UNIT F HUMBERSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Highfield Rangers Fc GLENEAGLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.