Wainwright Avenue is in Hamilton, Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 1QW is located in the Humberstone & Hamilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wainwright Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 1QS, LE5 1US, LE5 1NU, LE5 1PY, LE5 1PX, LE5 1QG, LE5 1PG, LE5 1QT, LE5 1NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE5 1QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 51.4% | 52.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 1QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 25.4% | 31.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 57.1% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 48.1% | 58.9% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 31% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 14.8% | 12% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 16% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 41.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.2% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 47.2% | 45.6% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 42.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 29.8% | 25.2% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -56.2% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 60.2% | 54% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 14.4% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 16.6% | 15.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 13.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.9% | 53.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 26.6% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 3.3% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| France | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Hindu | 25% | 1.7% | 23.3% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Sikh | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wainwright Avenue was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Wainwright Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 54th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 121.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Wainwright Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-09-24 | £270,989 |
| 42 Wainwright Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2024-09-04 | £213,068 |
| 36 Wainwright Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-01-25 | £320,281 |
| 6 Wainwright Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-03-17 | £316,324 |
| 1 Wainwright Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-09-28 | £309,424 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE5 1QW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Sandhills Avenue , North Hamilton LE5 1LU | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Sandhills Avenue , North Hamilton LE5 1LU | - not rated | 435 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrels' Field Primary School Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | - not rated | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton College Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,063 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 5,067 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 | 1,105 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 838 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Leas School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabys | 200 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 219 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 822 yd | |
| KFC | 10 Waterside Road, Leicester | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 194 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 291 yd | |
| Fireaway | Unit 3 Hamilton Retail Parade, 10 Kestrel Lane | 603 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 822 yd | |
| Greggs At Tesco | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 822 yd | |
| Chungs | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 188 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 291 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Park SANDHILLS AVENUE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Keyham Lodge School KEYHAM LANE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Hamilton Academy KEYHAM LANE WEST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,066 yd |
| Gateway College COLIN GRUNDY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,067 yd |
| Nether Hall School KEYHAM LANE WEST | 1,084 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.