Marydene Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 6HP 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 Marydene Drive, Leicester, LE5 6HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 6XT, LE5 6HB, LE5 6HD, LE5 6XR, LE5 6HE, LE5 6HA, LE5 6XS, LE5 6HL, LE5 6HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 6HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 6HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 26.1% | 24.1% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 63.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 40% | 46.5% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 36.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 12.5% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 6HP this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 29.8% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 15.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 31.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4.9% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 60% | 67.1% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 64.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 24.1% | 11% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -70.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 50.8% 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 | 55.9% | 50.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 11% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.8% | 31.1% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 50.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 40.2% | 39.3% | 9.8% | 30.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 41.7% | 1.1% | -40.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.2% | 37.2% | -35.0% |
| Christian | 12.2% | 46.2% | -34.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 34.5% | 1.7% | 32.8% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Sikh | 22.3% | 0.9% | 21.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marydene Drive was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marydene Drive has the 27th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Evington and the 456th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Marydene Court Marydene Drive, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-27 | £144,300 |
| Flat 8 Marydene Court Marydene Drive, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2022-07-27 | £148,000 |
| 41 Marydene Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-04-28 | £371,468 |
| 143 Marydene Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2017-11-02 | £419,358 |
| 37 Marydene Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-10-06 | £469,029 |
LE5 6HP 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Spencefield Lane , Evington LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Whitehall Road , LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Headland Road , Evington LE5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School Main Street , Thurnby LE7 9PN | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School Main Street , Thurnby LE7 9PN | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 3out of 4 | 9 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | - not rated | 176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Leicester School Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 4,122 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 | 3,618 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,722 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Grammar Junior School London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Hospital School Gwendolan Road , LE5 4PW | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,654 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judge Meadow Community College Football Centre Cafe | Judgemeadow Community College, Marydene Drive | 14 yd | |
| Eden Cafe Bar | 11 Main Street, Evington | 623 yd | |
| Nazar BBQ House | 42 Main Street, Evington | 623 yd | |
| Cafe Blends | 43 Downing Drive, Leicester | 948 yd | |
| The Leicestershire Golf Club | Evington Lane, Leicester | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars | Main Street, Evington | 623 yd | |
| The Dove | 48 Downing Drive, Leicester | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TJ's Burgers | 17 Main Street, Evington | 623 yd | |
| Little Palace | 34 Main Street, Evington | 623 yd | |
| Village Fish Bar | 28 Main Street, Evington | 623 yd | |
| Hunters Fish Bar | 55 Welland Vale Road, Leicester | 997 yd | |
| Happy Kitchen | 57 Welland Vale Road, Leicester | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 49 Downing Drive, Leicester | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 177 yd |
| Evington Leisure Centre DOWNING DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 485 yd |
| The City Of Leicester College DOWNING DRIVE | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Evington Park EVINGTON HOUSE EVINGTON HOUSE CORDERY ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Whitehall Primary School WHITEHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Saint Paul'S Catholic School SPENCEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 849 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.