Balladine Road is in Anstey, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE7 7BE is located in the Anstey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balladine Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE7 7BY, LE7 7BW, LE7 7TL, LE7 7TH, LE7 7DN, LE7 7BB, LE7 7TJ, LE7 7BF, LE7 7TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE7 7BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 LE7 7BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 25.8% | 27.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 57.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 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 | 43.4% | 47.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 36.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 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 | 25.1% | 19.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 9.1% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 23% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 29.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 93.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 98.8% | 93.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balladine Road was 37.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the Anstey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balladine Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Anstey and the 205th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Balladine Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2025-03-07 | £229,591 |
| 25 Balladine Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-01-15 | £310,704 |
| 26 Balladine Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-11-07 | £318,407 |
| 8 Balladine Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-03-28 | £263,153 |
| 17 Balladine Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-11-18 | £292,626 |
LE7 7BE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE7 7BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES | 2out of 4 | 191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Primary School Latimer Street , Anstey LE7 7AW | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary Academy Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | 2out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Hill Church of England Primary School Anstey Lane , Thurcaston LE7 7JA | 2out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 4,445 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 774 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 5,151 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewell Hall School Maplewell Road , Woodhouse Eaves LE12 8QY | 3out of 4 | 5,254 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 5,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara's Cafe & Tearoom | 10 Link Road | 78 yd | |
| Lucy's Cafe | 8 Cropston Road | 628 yd | |
| Nook Corner Coffee Shop Ltd | 31 The Nook | 806 yd | |
| Sapori Restaurant & Bar | 40 Stadon Road | 807 yd | |
| Lara Restaurant | 3 Bradgate Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sports Bar, Anstey | 11 Stadon Road | 807 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 2 Leicester Road | 812 yd | |
| The Stadon Club | 62a Bradgate Road | 965 yd | |
| The Old Hare & Hounds | 34 Bradgate Road | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anstey Balti House | 16 Kitchener Road | 366 yd | |
| Chequers Express | 2 Cropston Road | 628 yd | |
| Passage To India | 1 Cropston Road | 666 yd | |
| Anstey Chippy | 25 The Nook | 806 yd | |
| Zari Premium Indian Takeaway | 7 Stadon Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| QD | 3-5 Cropston Road | 656 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 17-25 Cropston Road | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woolden Hill Primary School NETHERFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 160 yd |
| Anstey Nomads Fc CROPSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| The Martin High School Link Road | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND STADON ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Heatherbrook Primary School ASTILL LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 118.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.