Percival Way is in Groby, Leicester and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE6 0AU is located in the Groby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Percival Way, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE6 0AN, LE6 0DB, LE6 0DA, LE6 0DZ, LE3 8JQ, LE3 8GL, LE6 0DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE6 0AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 52.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 LE6 0AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 30.5% | 33.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 51.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 61.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.8% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 LE6 0AU this area, 5.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 21.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 41.1% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.4% | 85% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 95% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 95.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Percival Way was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Groby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Percival Way has the 18th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Groby and the 119th lowest crime rate of 358 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Percival Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2025-11-04 | £264,615 |
| 30 Percival Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-02-13 | £272,032 |
| 34 Percival Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-12 | £245,875 |
| 24 Percival Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2024-10-16 | £273,247 |
| 36 Percival Way, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-10-01 | £249,351 |
LE6 0AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Glebe Road , Groby LE6 0GT | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale High School Groby Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Sports Ground GLENFIELD SPORTS GROUND GLENFIELD SPORTS GROUND GYNSILL LANE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Stamford Memorial Park Off Stamford Drive | grass pitches | 975 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 | 78.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.7% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.