Borrowdale Way is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 6XF 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 Borrowdale Way, Leicester, LE5 6XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 6XN, LE5 6XE, LE5 6XJ, LE5 6XP, LE5 6XL, LE5 6XQ, LE5 6XH, LE5 6JG, LE5 6XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE5 6XF is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 51.9% | 46.5% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 53.5% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 6XF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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 | 23.8% | 29.4% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 60.9% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 38.9% | 47% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 37.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 11.3% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6XF this area, 28.1% 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 | 29% | 28.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 6.9% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 28.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 53.1% | 65.3% | 12.2% | 3.1% | 62.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 3.5% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 22.8% | 15.9% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -65.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 56.5% 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 | 58.3% | 56.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 10.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.5% | 28% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 22.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.3% | 56.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 9.8% | 24.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 37% | 1.4% | -35.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.5% | 37.2% | -33.7% |
| Christian | 12.7% | 46.2% | -33.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 28.8% | 1.7% | 27.1% |
| Muslim | 28.2% | 6.5% | 21.7% |
| Sikh | 17.3% | 0.9% | 16.4% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borrowdale Way was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Evington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Borrowdale Way has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Evington and the 197th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Borrowdale Way, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-04-30 | £254,125 |
| 8 Borrowdale Way, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-03-26 | £258,081 |
| 7 Borrowdale Way, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2015-12-16 | £285,601 |
| 7 Borrowdale Way, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2015-02-06 | £221,742 |
| 13 Borrowdale Way, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2015-01-30 | £268,734 |
LE5 6XF 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 6XF 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 791 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Whitehall Road , LE5 6GJ | 4out of 4 | 934 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 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Headland Road , Evington LE5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,495 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,953 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,286 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 | 872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester City Primary PRU Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Land of Learning Primary School 5-11 Evington Drive , Leicester LE5 5PF | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Blends | 43 Downing Drive, Leicester | 520 yd | |
| Judge Meadow Community College Football Centre Cafe | Judgemeadow Community College, Marydene Drive | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dove | 48 Downing Drive, Leicester | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Fish Bar | 55 Welland Vale Road, Leicester | 685 yd | |
| Happy Kitchen | 57 Welland Vale Road, Leicester | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 49 Downing Drive, Leicester | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evington Leisure Centre DOWNING DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 272 yd |
| The City Of Leicester College DOWNING DRIVE | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Saint Paul'S Catholic School SPENCEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Whitehall Primary School WHITEHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 186.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.