The Brianway is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 4BH is located in the Evington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Brianway, Leicester, LE5 4BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 4LP, LE5 4DF, LE5 4NH, LE5 4LF, LE5 4DE, LE5 4NB, LE5 4NW, LE5 4LE, LE5 4NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 4BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.7% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.3% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 4BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 24.5% | 26.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 60.4% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 53.3% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 30.5% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 4BH this area, 36.8% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 36.8% | 11.9% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 13.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 17.5% | -4.0% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 12.4% | 7.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.3% 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 | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 40.8% | 50.8% | 10.0% | 3.1% | 47.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 8% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 38.7% | 16.3% | -22.4% | 81.4% | -65.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, just 47% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 47% | -21.8% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 40% | 22.9% | 5.6% | 34.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 47.4% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 26.9% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 15.1% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 12.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 6.7% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 10.4% | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 14.8% | 1.2% | 13.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.7% | 37.2% | -31.5% |
| Christian | 16.7% | 46.2% | -29.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 20.2% | 1.7% | 18.5% |
| Muslim | 41.6% | 6.5% | 35.1% |
| Sikh | 9.8% | 0.9% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Brianway was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Brianway has the 39th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Evington and the 299th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 The Brianway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-06-20 | £260,265 |
| 1 The Brianway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-04-24 | £226,382 |
| 14 The Brianway, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-10-07 | £266,355 |
| 22 The Brianway, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-22 | £141,026 |
| 17 The Brianway, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-10-30 | £242,027 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School St Barnabas Road , LE5 4BD | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrydale Junior School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL | 2out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrydale Infant School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spinney Hill Primary School Ventnor Street , LE5 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,227 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 | 1,974 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,697 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 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 4,725 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 965 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Humberstone Park Cafe | 301 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 286 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 219 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 286 yd | |
| Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar | 225 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 288 yd | |
| Maria's Cafe | 295 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 288 yd | |
| Casablanca | 186 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hills Hotel | Crown Hills, 55 Copdale Road | 612 yd | |
| The Lancaster Arms | Lancaster Arms, 234 Green Lane Road | 662 yd | |
| Leicester Railwaymen's Club And Institute | Leicester Railwaymens Club, East Park Road | 736 yd | |
| Green Lane Social Club / Jitu's Dhaba | 81 - 83 Green Lane Road, Leicester | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paa's Chicken | 328 Green Lane Road, Leicester | 180 yd | |
| Piccadilly Kebab | 241A Uppingham Road, Leicester | 286 yd | |
| Good Friends | 233 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 286 yd | |
| Chicken And Pizza Express | 223 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 286 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 293 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 273 - 275 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 288 yd | |
| Co-op Store | 2A Rowlatts Hill Road, Leicester | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Park 301A 301A UPPINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Spence Street Sports Centre SPENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Sugars Gym 2A 2A ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite | 867 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 | 108.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.