Keyham Lane West is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 1RT 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 Keyham Lane West, Leicester, LE5 1RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 1SB, LE5 1SE, LE5 1SR, LE5 1SP, LE5 1SF, LE7 9SZ, LE5 1RH, LE7 9SL, LE5 1RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 1RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 50.9% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 43.2% | 49.1% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 42% | 33.8% | -8.2% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 57% | 21.7% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 0.2% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 5.2% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 34.7% | 57.5% | 22.8% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 41% | 28.9% | -12.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 9.5% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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 | 44.5% | 14.9% | -29.6% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 40.8% | 31.6% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 40.4% | 38.2% | 3.1% | 37.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 77.9% | 30.2% | -47.7% | 81.4% | -51.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 88% | 68.8% | -19.2% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 17.1% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 68.8% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 23.9% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 2.5% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 22.1% | 1.7% | 20.4% |
| Muslim | 27.1% | 6.5% | 20.6% |
| Sikh | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keyham Lane West was 38.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Keyham Lane West has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 199th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-09-29 | £234,435 |
| 111 Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-11-15 | £157,684 |
| 119 Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-06-16 | £189,018 |
| 137 Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2015-09-25 | £211,591 |
| 143 Keyham Lane West, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2015-07-03 | £229,772 |
LE5 1RT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrels' Field Primary School Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | - not rated | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Academy Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic School Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 3,035 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 | 1,650 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 1,650 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 | 1,802 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 98 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 98 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbrook School 231 Netherhall Road , LE5 1DT | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 809 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 809 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 | 867 yd | |
| JoJo's Cafe | 111 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White House | 375 Scraptoft Lane, Scraptoft | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall Fish Bar | 117 - 119 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Main Street | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Hall School KEYHAM LANE WEST | 212 yd | |
| Hamilton Academy KEYHAM LANE WEST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 230 yd |
| Nether Hall School (Closed) Netherhall Road | 498 yd | |
| Moorfields Recreation Ground MOORFIELDS | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Keyham Lodge School KEYHAM LANE | grass pitches | 719 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 | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.