Brindley Rise is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 1RD is located in the Humberstone & Hamilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brindley Rise, Leicester, LE5 1RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 1SH, LE5 1SG, LE5 1NH, LE5 1SL, LE5 1NL, LE5 1SJ, LE5 1RF, LE5 1NQ, LE5 1RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE5 1RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 57.7% | 52.7% | -5.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 42.3% | 47.3% | 5.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 29% | 39% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 41.9% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 17.6% | 8.1% | -9.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 36.9% | 45.5% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 16.1% | -8.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 42.5% | 23.4% | -19.1% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 16.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 14.4% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 10% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 24.4% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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 | 4.6% | 16.1% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 13.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.5% | 69.5% | -21.0% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 95% | 80.2% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 79.4% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brindley Rise was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Brindley Rise has the 8th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 51st lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Brindley Rise, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2023-11-14 | £205,191 |
| 5 Brindley Rise, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £24,000 | 1999-05-21 | £136,933 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Academy Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | - not rated | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrels' Field Primary School Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | - not rated | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic School Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,703 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 | 1,631 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 1,631 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 | 1,796 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbrook School 231 Netherhall Road , LE5 1DT | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 425 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 832 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty's Cafe | 111 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 715 yd | |
| JoJo's Cafe | 111 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White House | 375 Scraptoft Lane, Scraptoft | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall Fish Bar | 117 - 119 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Main Street | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Hall School (Closed) Netherhall Road | 254 yd | |
| Moorfields Recreation Ground MOORFIELDS | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Nether Hall School KEYHAM LANE WEST | 525 yd | |
| Hamilton Academy KEYHAM LANE WEST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 539 yd |
| Keyham Lodge School KEYHAM LANE | grass pitches | 771 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.