Leicester Road is in Groby, Leicester and in Hinckley And Bosworth district. LE6 0DQ is located in the Groby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leicester Road, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE6 0DS, LE6 0DN, LE6 0DR, LE6 0DG, LE6 0FU, LE6 0EB, LE6 0DJ, LE6 0GJ, LE6 0DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE6 0DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 36.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 41.8% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) 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 | 56.9% | 54% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.2% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 18.1% | 13.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 32.2% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89% | 83.8% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 94.8% | 95% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 95% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leicester Road was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% higher than the Groby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leicester Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Groby and the 100th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Hinckley and Bosworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-12-18 | £352,880 |
| 109 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-05-31 | £242,232 |
| 97 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-05-13 | £385,565 |
| 121 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-07-03 | £327,292 |
| 89 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £185,500 | 2017-10-31 | £257,176 |
LE6 0DQ 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 | 156 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Glebe Road , Groby LE6 0GT | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martinshaw Primary School Forest Rise , Groby LE6 0BB | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratby Primary School Main Street , Ratby LE6 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 4,002 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 4,660 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,990 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 4,893 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 5,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group At Baker Hughes (Druck) | Unit A, G. E. Sensing | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groby Ex-Servicemens Social Club Ltd | 16 - 18 Leicester Road, Groby | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groby Fish Bar | 1 Newtown Linford Lane, Groby | 255 yd | |
| Indchi Indo-chinese Streatery | 18B Ratby Road, Groby | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coop | Central England Co-Operative Society, 11 Leicester Road | 324 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group | Co Operative, Laundon Way | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Memorial Park Off Stamford Drive | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| The Old Quarry Playing Fields Forest View | grass pitches | 981 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.