The Roundway is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 9JZ is located in the Troon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Roundway, Leicester, LE4 9JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 9JY, LE4 9HP, LE4 9TB, LE4 9FX, LE4 9TD, LE4 9FY, LE4 9JR, LE4 9HH, LE4 9JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 9JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52.3% | 52% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 9JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 25.7% | 31.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 52% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 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.
In the area around LE4 9JZ this area, 31% 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 | 29.3% | 31% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.1% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 24.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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 | 13.4% | 28.9% | 15.5% | 3.1% | 25.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 74.2% | 63.8% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 89.7% | 74.4% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 74.4% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 21.4% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.8% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 21.4% | 1.7% | 19.7% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Roundway was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Rushey Mead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Roundway has the 5th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rushey Mead and the 131st lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 The Roundway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-21 | £229,148 |
| 35 The Roundway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-07-11 | £255,155 |
| 11A The Roundway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-12-29 | £282,949 |
| 25 The Roundway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2023-12-12 | £311,768 |
| 55 The Roundway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-03-24 | £253,060 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE | - not rated | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 1,268 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 | 1,664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhill Community College 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | - not rated | 2,519 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 | 2,134 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 4,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,353 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,991 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 | 2,133 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| High Leas School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Together Against Cancer | Unit S1, Troon Way Business Centre | 479 yd | |
| TeamSport Indoor Karting | 8 New Star Road, Leicester | 695 yd | |
| The Canteen | 31 Wenlock Way, Leicester | 703 yd | |
| SPS Technologies Ltd | 191 Barkby Road, Leicester | 816 yd | |
| 3 Kilns Pub | Three Kilns, 69 Nicklaus Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow | The Willow Tree Inn, 215 Humberstone Lane | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Fisheries | 5 Silverdale Drive | 799 yd | |
| 2 Brothers | 71 Nicklaus Road, Leicester | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 326 Humberstone Lane, Leicester | 273 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Engine Room Fitness Centre UNIT F UNIT F HUMBERSTONE LANE | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Highfield Rangers Fc GLENEAGLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 829 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.