Stoughton Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 6AP is located in the Stoneygate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stoughton Drive, Leicester, LE5 6AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 5SG, LE5 6AN, LE5 5WA, LE5 5PS, LE5 5SB, LE5 5SE, LE5 5SF, LE5 5TZ, LE5 5TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE5 6AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 6AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 29.3% | 28.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 61.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 50.2% | 52.7% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 29.9% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 25.7% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 16% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 29.7% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 13.9% | 4.4% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.7% 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 | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 49.6% | 54.5% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 51.4% |
| Pakistani | 11.5% | 16.7% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 4.5% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 16.7% | 9.7% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -71.7% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 57.3% | 56.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.1% | 21.3% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 56.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 32.8% | 28.8% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.4% | 1.1% | -33.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.1% | 37.2% | -36.1% |
| Christian | 8.8% | 46.2% | -37.4% |
| Hindu | 10.6% | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 63.3% | 6.5% | 56.8% |
| Sikh | 11.3% | 0.9% | 10.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoughton Drive was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Spinney Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stoughton Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Spinney Hills and the 92nd 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 fallen by about -47.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Stoughton Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-07-29 | £392,245 |
| 11 Stoughton Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2002-09-12 | £419,396 |
| 19 Stoughton Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2002-03-15 | £457,733 |
| 17 Stoughton Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2000-06-06 | £348,252 |
| 15 Stoughton Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 1999-01-22 | £440,249 |
LE5 6AP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE5 6AP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 5,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Primary School Evington Drive , LE5 5PH | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Headland Road , Evington LE5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evington Valley Primary School Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleman Primary School Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FS | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,018 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 4,344 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 4,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land of Learning Primary School 5-11 Evington Drive , Leicester LE5 5PF | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cue | 18 Allandale Road, Leicester | 758 yd | |
| Momma's Kitchen | 16 Allandale Road, Leicester | 771 yd | |
| In-Haus | Former, 8 Allandale Road | 771 yd | |
| Seoul Bowl | 6 Allandale Road, Leicester | 771 yd | |
| Anatolia | 14 Allandale Road, Leicester | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Ale Classroom | 22 Allandale Road, Leicester | 771 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club | Holmfield Avenue, Leicester | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Flavour | 2 Allandale Road, Leicester | 771 yd | |
| Marchee Wok | 11 Allandale Road, Leicester | 771 yd | |
| Ethel Bakery | 178 Ethel Road, Leicester | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 180 Ethel Road, Leicester | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire Golf Club Evington Lane | golf | 268 yd |
| Roundhill Tennis Club HOMEWAY ROAD | tennis courts | 633 yd |
| Crown Hills Community College GWENDOLEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Leicester) WAKERLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 929 yd |
| Crown Hills Community College (Closed) Gwendolen Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.