The Fairway is in Blaby, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE8 4EL is located in the Blaby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Fairway, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE8 4DF, LE8 4EN, LE8 4DG, LE8 4DE, LE8 4DH, LE8 4EG, LE8 4JA, LE8 4EB, LE8 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE8 4EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 LE8 4EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 21.8% | 27.9% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 54.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 8.4% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.5% | 50.7% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 11.5% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 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 | 30.7% | 19.2% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 11.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 24.3% | 13.7% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 24.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 99% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.7% | 94.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fairway was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the Blaby average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
The Fairway has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blaby and the 19th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 The Fairway, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2023-08-04 | £317,363 |
| 32 The Fairway, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,300 | 2023-08-03 | £343,098 |
| 36 The Fairway, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-11-07 | £318,417 |
| 40 The Fairway, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-04-29 | £269,272 |
| 22 The Fairway, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-02-18 | £284,003 |
LE8 4EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
LE8 4EL 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.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 4,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School Queens Road , Blaby LE8 4EG | 1out of 4 | 166 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone Wale Road , Whetstone LE8 6NJ | 2out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Badgerbrook Primary School Badger Drive , Whetstone LE8 6ZW | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glen Hills Primary School Featherby Drive , Glen Parva LE2 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Academy Winchester Road , LE8 5PR | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 4,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke House Day School Croft Road , Cosby LE9 1SE | - not rated | 3,409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Education Lodge Farm , Sutton In the Elms LE9 6RB | - not rated | 4,781 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 4,897 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipali | 25 Lutterworth Road, Blaby | 585 yd | |
| The Drop In Centre | Blaby And Glen Parva Community Service, Welford Road | 647 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 9 Enderby Road, Blaby | 696 yd | |
| Central Co-op Blaby Insomnia | 8 Crossways House, Enderby Road | 710 yd | |
| The Rainbow Tree | 10 Swan Yard, High Street | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vipers Rugby Football Club | Blaby Bypass, Whetstone | 290 yd | |
| Okapi Kitchen And Blaby Golf Centre | Blaby Golf Range, Lutterworth Road | 479 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 22 Lutterworth Road, Blaby | 596 yd | |
| The Old Vicarage | 123 Enderby Road, Whetstone | 725 yd | |
| Fox & Tiger | 4 Lutterworth Road, Blaby | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 27 Lutterworth Road, Blaby | 575 yd | |
| The Chippy | 2 Johns Court, Blaby | 624 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 Johns Court, Blaby | 634 yd | |
| Wans House | 19 Sycamore Street, Blaby | 785 yd | |
| Square Pizza | 1 Cross Street, Blaby | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods LTD | 8 Johns Court, Blaby | 598 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi Stores Ltd, Brackley Court, Welford Road | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vipers Rfc BLABY BY PASS | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Eden Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) 6a 6a Welford Road | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| The Fitness Bank (Closed) Southway | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Blaby Fitness The Westfield House Hotel The Westfield House Hotel Enderby Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 693 yd |
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School HOSPITAL LANE | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Whetstone United Reformed Church Hall HIGH STREET | 803 yd | |
| Westleigh Park LUTTERWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Blaby Victoria Tennis Club LEICESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Blaby And Whetstone Youth Club CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Warwick Road Recreation Ground CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 908 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 | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.