Hollow Road is in Anstey, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE7 7FQ 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 Hollow Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE7 7JW, LE7 7FJ, LE7 7FG, LE7 7FH, LE7 7GY, LE7 7FU, LE7 7DX, LE7 7DW, LE7 7ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE7 7FQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 54.3% | 52.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 36.6% | 39.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 40.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 47.2% | 48.2% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 39% | 35% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 23.7% | 17.9% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 19.1% | 6.6% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 15.3% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 31.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 96.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.9% | 97.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollow Road was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Anstey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollow Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Anstey and the 91st lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Hollow Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-11-08 | £239,744 |
| 6 Hollow Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-05-23 | £231,012 |
| Greystones Hollow Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £503,000 | 2022-10-21 | £509,018 |
| 40 Hollow Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-05-28 | £474,092 |
| 24 Hollow Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2019-02-27 | £486,513 |
LE7 7FQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7FQ 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Latimer Primary School Latimer Street , Anstey LE7 7AW | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES | - not rated | 924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary Academy Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary School Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | - not rated | 1,486 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 | 696 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Community College Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | - not rated | 3,300 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 | 542 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 4,050 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 4,050 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 | 4,218 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapori Restaurant & Bar | 40 Stadon Road | 297 yd | |
| Lara Restaurant | 3 Bradgate Road | 402 yd | |
| Nook Corner Coffee Shop Ltd | 31 The Nook | 463 yd | |
| Lucy's Cafe | 8 Cropston Road | 637 yd | |
| Clara's Cafe & Tearoom | 10 Link Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 148 Bradgate Road | 272 yd | |
| The Sports Bar, Anstey | 11 Stadon Road | 297 yd | |
| The Old Hare & Hounds | 34 Bradgate Road | 440 yd | |
| The Stadon Club | 62a Bradgate Road | 440 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 2 Leicester Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-Dowling Foods | 69 Forest Gate | 92 yd | |
| Zari Premium Indian Takeaway | 7 Stadon Road | 297 yd | |
| Hings Take Away | 57 Bradgate Road | 402 yd | |
| Pizza Supreme | 4 Bradgate Road | 440 yd | |
| Anstey Chippy | 25 The Nook | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 17-25 Cropston Road | 644 yd | |
| QD | 3-5 Cropston Road | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND STADON ROAD | grass pitches | 157 yd |
| The Martin High School Link Road | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Woolden Hill Primary School NETHERFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Anstey Nomads Fc CROPSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Gynsill Lawn Tennis Club GYNSILL CLOSE | tennis courts | 1,039 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 | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.