Rayleigh Green is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 1SP 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 Rayleigh Green, Leicester, LE5 1SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 1RH, LE5 1SB, LE5 1SR, LE5 1SE, LE5 1RT, LE5 1SA, LE5 1RF, LE5 1RR, LE5 1SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE5 1SP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE5 1SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.9% | 43.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 44.2% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 5.2% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 3.6% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 49.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 LE5 1SP this area, 34.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 34.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 14.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 17% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 13% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 7% | 18.4% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 78.3% | 56.7% | -21.6% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 86.9% | 74.8% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 16.3% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 74.8% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.1% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 16.8% | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Sikh | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rayleigh Green was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rayleigh Green has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 180th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Rayleigh Green, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-07-14 | £283,558 |
| 22 Rayleigh Green, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2021-01-05 | £215,363 |
| 18 Rayleigh Green, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-10-23 | £246,366 |
| 24 Rayleigh Green, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-02-14 | £229,792 |
| 6 Rayleigh Green, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-11-28 | £209,987 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Academy Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | 2out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Sandhills Avenue , North Hamilton LE5 1LU | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 1out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 3,847 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 | 1,466 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 628 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester City Primary PRU Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty's Cafe | 111 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 755 yd | |
| JoJo's Cafe | 111 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White House | 375 Scraptoft Lane, Scraptoft | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall Fish Bar | 117 - 119 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Main Street | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Hall School KEYHAM LANE WEST | 291 yd | |
| Hamilton Academy KEYHAM LANE WEST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 305 yd |
| Nether Hall School (Closed) Netherhall Road | 367 yd | |
| Moorfields Recreation Ground MOORFIELDS | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Keyham Lodge School KEYHAM LANE | grass pitches | 666 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.