The Ridgeway, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7LE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE7 7LE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.6%	48.1%	-1.5%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	50.4%	51.9%	1.5%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

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 7LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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	23.6%	22.1%	-1.5%	37.9%	-15.8%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	62.9%	-1.9%	44.2%	18.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	6.4%	8.1%	1.7%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	4.7%	4.7%	0.0%	6.1%	-1.4%

Health

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 (92.4%) 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	57.6%	64.8%	7.2%	48.4%	16.4%
Good health	34.8%	27.6%	-7.2%	33.6%	-6.0%
Fair health	6.5%	6%	-0.5%	12.7%	-6.7%
Bad health	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 LE7 7LE this area, 5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	4.7%	5%	0.3%	18.2%	-13.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	5.3%	-4.6%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	10.3%	-6.0%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	3.4%	-1.3%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.7%	15.3%	7.6%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	54.1%	60.1%	6.0%	33.8%	26.3%
Other	2.6%	0.6%	-2.0%	2.8%	-2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% 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%	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	5.1%	12.4%	7.3%	3.1%	9.3%
Other Asian	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	1.4%	0.5%	-0.9%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	89.5%	81.6%	-7.9%	81.4%	0.2%
Arab	0%	1%	1.0%	0.6%	0.4%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.2% 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	93.5%	91.2%	-2.3%	83.2%	8.0%
European Union	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	6.1%	-5.1%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	3.6%	4.3%	0.7%	2.7%	1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.8%	91.4%	-1.4%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	8.1%	7.7%	9.8%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	6.2%	0%	-6.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.2%	76.7%	18.5%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	3.3%	13.5%	-10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Hindu	12.4%	1.7%	10.7%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is The Ridgeway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Forest Bradgate average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

The Ridgeway has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Forest Bradgate and the 87th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LE7 7LE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Ridgeway are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Charnwood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Ridgeway, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7LE

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE7 7LE

Average Price
£2,270,202

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£2,219,659

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,230,516

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Ridgeway

Average Price
£2,382,737

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£2,350,130

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,230,516

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The RidgewayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
56 The Ridgeway, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£2,000,000	2024-12-17	£2,088,710
33 The Ridgeway, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building	£2,800,000	2020-11-30	£3,230,516
23 The Ridgeway, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£1,100,000	2018-04-26	£1,487,728
56 The Ridgeway, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£1,825,000	2018-04-17	£2,468,277
54 The Ridgeway, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£1,200,000	2013-05-31	£2,216,043

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE7 7LE

Employment

LE7 7LE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 7LE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	136
Retired	60
Self-Employed	50
Part-Time Employee	45
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	15
Manufacturing	13
Information and communication	10
Construction	9
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rothley Church of England Primary School Burrow Drive , Rothley LE7 7RZ	3out of 4	1,851 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School Anstey Lane , Thurcaston LE7 7JA	2out of 4	2,062 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Main Street , Swithland LE12 8TQ	4out of 4	2,201 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School 8 Rothley Road , Mountsorrel LE12 7JU	3out of 4	2,467 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hallam Fields, Birstall Long Meadow Way , Birstall LE4 3LL	- not rated	2,884 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH	3out of 4	3,683 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB	3out of 4	4,332 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rawlins Academy Loughborough Road , Quorn LE12 8DY	3out of 4	4,649 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ	3out of 4	5,257 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Homefield College 217 Loughborough Road , LE12 7AR	- not rated	3,297 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG	- not rated	3,691 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Quorn Hall School Quorn Hall , Meynell Road LE12 8QG	- not rated	4,845 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP	- not rated	4,861 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Welbeck, the Defence Sixth Form College Forest Road , Woodhouse LE12 8WD	- not rated	5,026 yd	Institution funded by other government department	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rothley Station Tea Room	Great Central Railway, Westfield Lane	405 yd
Ellis's Tea Room	Ellis Tea Room, Great Central Railway Station, Westfield Lane	405 yd
Rothley Park Golf Club	23 Westfield Lane	405 yd
Rothley Court Hotel	Westfield Lane	488 yd
Mettle & Wishbone	14 Woodgate	1,053 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rothley Park Cricket Club	1 Westfield Lane		586 yd
The Blue Bell Inn	59 Town Green Street		927 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Inn	6 Woodgate	1,053 yd
Eastern Chef	22 Woodgate	1,053 yd
Rothley Cob Shop	2 Woodgate	1,053 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rothley Park Golf Club WESTFIELD LANE	golf	362 yd
Rothley Park Cricket Ground Westfield Lane	grass pitches	725 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	71.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	71.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	71.0%

Speed Aviability

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	3.2%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	263.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	33.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.