Spencefield Gardens is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 6PY is located in the Evington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 2010-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spencefield Gardens, Leicester, LE5 6PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 6HT, LE5 6SY, LE5 6PS, LE5 6PT, LE5 6QB, LE5 6SB, LE5 6PN, LE5 6SE, LE5 6SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 6PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 6PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 20% | 25.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 60.1% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 43.2% | 45.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.4% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 16.1% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 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% | 27% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 11.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 33% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 42.1% | 57% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 53.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 40.7% | 24.8% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -56.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 66.1% | 60.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 14.7% | 17.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 14.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 61.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 32.3% | 31.5% | 9.8% | 22.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 1.9% | -28.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.5% | 37.2% | -32.7% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 21.4% | 1.7% | 19.7% |
| Muslim | 37% | 6.5% | 30.5% |
| Sikh | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencefield Gardens was 105.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% higher than the Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spencefield Gardens has the 21st highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Evington and the 395th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Spencefield Gardens, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-11-30 | £578,142 |
| 2 Spencefield Gardens, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-06-26 | £631,130 |
| 3 Spencefield Gardens, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2015-06-08 | £656,375 |
| 4 Spencefield Gardens, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2015-06-08 | £690,035 |
| 3 Spencefield Gardens, Leicester, Leicester Detached, a newly built property | £245,000 | 2014-01-31 | £444,236 |
LE5 6PY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6PY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE5 6PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Spencefield Lane , Evington LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Whitehall Road , LE5 6GJ | 4out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy Roborough Green , Thurnby Lodge LE5 2NA | 4out of 4 | 1,233 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 | 450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,381 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,522 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 642 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester City Primary PRU Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 2,355 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phat Buns | 17 Gamel Road, Leicester | 549 yd | |
| Cafe Blends | 43 Downing Drive, Leicester | 746 yd | |
| St Joseph's Table | 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester | 813 yd | |
| Buns And Shakes | 200 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 957 yd | |
| Christ Church Hall | Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dove | 48 Downing Drive, Leicester | 845 yd | |
| The Stirrup Cup | Stirrup Cup, Thurncourt Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Fish Bar | 55 Welland Vale Road, Leicester | 511 yd | |
| Happy Kitchen | 57 Welland Vale Road, Leicester | 511 yd | |
| Spice Balti House | 196 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 957 yd | |
| Thurnby Chippy | 188 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 957 yd | |
| Ace Place | 192 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 49 Downing Drive, Leicester | 746 yd | |
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 166 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport Road Playing Fields BEECHWOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 170 yd |
| Saint Paul'S Catholic School SPENCEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Thurnby Rangers THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND DAKYN ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Whitehall Primary School WHITEHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| The City Of Leicester College DOWNING DRIVE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Evington Leisure Centre DOWNING DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 891 yd |
| Willowbrook Playing Fields FORWARD HOUSE FORWARD HOUSE THURNCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.