Whixley Way, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1BF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 1BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	50.7%	-0.5%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	48.8%	49.3%	0.5%	49.0%	0.3%

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 LE5 1BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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	35.5%	28.1%	-7.4%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	53%	62.3%	9.3%	44.2%	18.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	3.5%	2.1%	-1.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	4.9%	4.8%	-0.1%	9.1%	-4.3%
Widowed	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	6.1%	-3.7%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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	60.3%	54.4%	-5.9%	48.4%	6.0%
Good health	29.2%	34.5%	5.3%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	8.1%	8.7%	0.6%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.3%	18%	2.7%	18.2%	-0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	10.9%	-4.4%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	13.9%	1.0%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	15.3%	0.7%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	34.5%	36.4%	1.9%	33.8%	2.6%
Other	7%	2.7%	-4.3%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.1%	-0.9%
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	48.3%	49.1%	0.8%	3.1%	46.0%
Pakistani	3.4%	7.5%	4.1%	2.7%	4.8%
Other Asian	7.1%	6.3%	-0.8%	1.6%	4.7%
Black African	2%	8.3%	6.3%	2.5%	5.8%
Black Caribbean	2.7%	1.2%	-1.5%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	3.2%	1%	-2.2%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.9%
White	21.6%	14.8%	-6.8%	81.4%	-66.6%
Arab	6.4%	2.2%	-4.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Other	2.7%	6.3%	3.6%	1.6%	4.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 60.2% 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	64.7%	60.2%	-4.5%	83.2%	-23.0%
European Union	0.7%	5.9%	5.2%	6.1%	-0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	14.7%	14.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	11.7%
Middle East and Asia	18.4%	17.8%	-0.6%	5.6%	12.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1.5%	0.5%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	64.7%	60%	-4.7%	83.2%	-23.2%
10+ Years	5.6%	27.9%	22.3%	9.8%	18.1%
5-10 Years	5.6%	5.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	2.4%
2-5 Years	8.8%	4.1%	-4.7%	2.2%	1.9%
Less than 2 years	15.2%	2.7%	-12.5%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75%	76.7%	-1.7%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	3.2%	0.6%	2.6%
Portugal	3.9%	0.5%	3.4%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Middle East	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Southern Asia	4.2%	1.2%	3.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	5.4%	13.5%	-8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	9.3%	37.2%	-27.9%
Christian	17.4%	46.2%	-28.8%
Hindu	30.3%	1.7%	28.6%
Muslim	28.4%	6.5%	21.9%
Sikh	11.2%	0.9%	10.3%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Whixley Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whixley Way was 107.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% higher than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whixley Way has the 25th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 364th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LE5 1BF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (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 Whixley Way are based on 24 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 Whixley Way, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1BF

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE5 1BF

Average Price
£329,805

Semi-Detached
£322,504

Terraced
£281,598

Detached
£406,054

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whixley Way

Average Price
£330,548

Semi-Detached
£326,498

Terraced
£298,039

Detached
£408,548

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whixley WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Whixley Way, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building	£269,000	2025-08-18	£271,383
13 Whixley Way, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2020-05-26	£294,003
9 Whixley Way, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building	£116,250	2019-09-23	£159,087
12 Whixley Way, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2017-12-18	£284,861
4 Whixley Way, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2016-03-24	£270,181

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE5 1BF

Employment

LE5 1BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in LE5 1BF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	130
Part-Time Employee	37
Student (economically inactive)	30
Self-Employed	27
Retired	18
Looking after home or family	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Other	10
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Manufacturing	28
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	21
Transport and storage	15
Financial and insurance activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Construction	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Sandhills Avenue , North Hamilton LE5 1LU	3out of 4	199 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Sandhills Avenue , North Hamilton LE5 1LU	- not rated	199 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kestrels' Field Primary School Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG	- not rated	1,086 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG	3out of 4	1,086 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Falcons Primary School George Hine House , Gipsy Lane LE5 0TA	3out of 4	1,854 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hamilton College Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT	- not rated	1,684 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT	3out of 4	1,684 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR	- not rated	2,372 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY	- not rated	2,768 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY	- not rated	2,768 yd	Academy converter	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	1,261 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA	- not rated	1,261 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA	- not rated	4,901 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX	3out of 4	1,230 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG	- not rated	1,314 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG	4out of 4	1,314 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
High Leas School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG	- not rated	1,369 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Netherhall Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT	3out of 4	1,704 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT	- not rated	1,704 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tabys	200 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester	407 yd
KFC	10 Waterside Road, Leicester	627 yd
Keeber Cafe	108 Cannock Street, Leicester	999 yd
The Canteen	31 Wenlock Way, Leicester	1,005 yd
The Cafe	Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue	1,091 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oh My Cod	194 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester	228 yd
Fireaway	Unit 3 Hamilton Retail Parade, 10 Kestrel Lane	818 yd
YO! To Go	Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue	1,091 yd
Greggs At Tesco	Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue	1,091 yd
Chungs	Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue	1,091 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's Local	188 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester	228 yd
Aldi	3 Fletton Close, Leicester	1,018 yd
Tesco Extra	Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue	1,091 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hamilton Park SANDHILLS AVENUE	grass pitches	354 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	137.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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