Charles Drive is in Anstey, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE7 7BH 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 Charles Drive, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE7 7BG, LE7 7BU, LE7 7BD, LE7 7BL, LE7 7BF, LE7 7BT, LE7 7EL, LE7 7BB, LE7 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE7 7BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.9% | -3.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.3% | 32.4% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 49% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 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 (87.6%) 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 | 55.7% | 49.2% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 38.4% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 13% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 15.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 20.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 26.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 95.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.7% | 96.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 97.7% | 96.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Drive was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Anstey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Charles Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Anstey and the 107th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Charles Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2026-03-12 | £273,000 |
| 59 Charles Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2025-10-17 | £286,115 |
| 85 Charles Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-01-12 | £319,249 |
| 57 Charles Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,950 | 2021-10-29 | £404,106 |
| 75 Charles Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2019-09-18 | £326,008 |
LE7 7BH 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.
LE7 7BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Primary School Latimer Street , Anstey LE7 7AW | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary Academy Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary School Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Community College Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Community 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 | 446 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 4,186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 4,186 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 | 4,451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 270 yd | |
| Lucy's Cafe | 8 Cropston Road | 302 yd | |
| Nook Corner Coffee Shop Ltd | 31 The Nook | 514 yd | |
| Sapori Restaurant & Bar | 40 Stadon Road | 568 yd | |
| Lara Restaurant | 3 Bradgate Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach & Horses | 2 Leicester Road | 506 yd | |
| The Sports Bar, Anstey | 11 Stadon Road | 568 yd | |
| The Stadon Club | 62a Bradgate Road | 679 yd | |
| The Old Hare & Hounds | 34 Bradgate Road | 679 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 148 Bradgate Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anstey Balti House | 16 Kitchener Road | 212 yd | |
| Chequers Express | 2 Cropston Road | 302 yd | |
| Passage To India | 1 Cropston Road | 337 yd | |
| Anstey Chippy | 25 The Nook | 514 yd | |
| Zari Premium Indian Takeaway | 7 Stadon Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| QD | 3-5 Cropston Road | 326 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 17-25 Cropston Road | 337 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anstey Nomads Fc CROPSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| Woolden Hill Primary School NETHERFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| The Martin High School Link Road | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND STADON ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Gynsill Lawn Tennis Club GYNSILL CLOSE | tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Heatherbrook Primary School ASTILL LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 851 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.