Peters Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 2AR is located in the Thurncourt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peters Drive, Leicester, LE5 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 2AP, LE5 2AE, LE5 2AB, LE5 2FJ, LE5 2AG, LE5 4DP, LE5 2AJ, LE5 2BF, LE5 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 2AR 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 | 51.5% | 50.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 30.7% | 30.1% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 56.6% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 44.8% | 50.6% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 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 | 26.1% | 24.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 32.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.6% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.3% 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% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 55.4% | 61.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 58.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 28.1% | 15.3% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -66.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 65.7% | 65.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 9.9% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.6% | 21.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 65.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 29.5% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.4% | 0.9% | -28.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.4% | 37.2% | -28.8% |
| Christian | 14.3% | 46.2% | -31.9% |
| Hindu | 16.5% | 1.7% | 14.8% |
| Muslim | 44.1% | 6.5% | 37.6% |
| Sikh | 15.6% | 0.9% | 14.7% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peters Drive was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peters Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 77th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 300.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Peters Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,786 | 2021-01-26 | £209,800 |
| 49 Peters Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-12-18 | £334,435 |
| 77 Peters Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-11-01 | £223,111 |
| 75 Peters Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-06-22 | £343,226 |
| 77 Peters Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-05-23 | £309,828 |
LE5 2AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2AR 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Infant Academy Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Junior School Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Primary School George Hine House , Gipsy Lane LE5 0TA | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,453 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,845 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester City Primary PRU Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Table | 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester | 451 yd | |
| Bombay Street Food | 8A Abbotsford Road, Leicester | 821 yd | |
| Phat Buns | 17 Gamel Road, Leicester | 954 yd | |
| Crusty's Cafe | 216 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 954 yd | |
| O Nosso Pãozinho | 198A Uppingham Road, Leicester | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reload Foods | 2 Gervas Road, Leicester | 666 yd | |
| Sada Punjab | 27A Main Street, Humberstone | 887 yd | |
| Happy Family | 51 Main Street, Humberstone | 887 yd | |
| Ginseng Garden | 206 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 954 yd | |
| Marshall Traditional Chippy | 204 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | 2A Rowlatts Hill Road, Leicester | 504 yd | |
| Humberstone Food Store Ltd | 59 - 61 Main Street, Humberstone | 887 yd | |
| Iceland | 273 - 275 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Park 301A 301A UPPINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| Monks Rest Gardens MONKS REST GARDENS MONKS REST GARDENS VICARAGE LANE | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Abbots Road United Reformed Church 11-15 11-15 ABBOTS ROAD SOUTH | 775 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 | 146.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.