Hospital Lane is in Blaby, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE8 4FE 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 Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE8 4HA, LE8 4HD, LE8 4HB, LE8 4HR, LE8 4HS, LE8 4HL, LE8 4HG, LE8 4FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE8 4FE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51.6% | 52% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 4FE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 22.9% | 28.5% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 51.4% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 35.2% | 43.8% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 15.2% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 36.3% | 26.5% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 28.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.8% | 95.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hospital Lane was 151.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.5% higher than the Blaby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hospital Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blaby and the 18th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hospital Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-11-29 | £256,431 |
| 7 Hospital Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-07-11 | £339,728 |
| 47 Hospital Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-12-16 | £250,684 |
| 6 Hospital Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £258,880 | 2021-04-16 | £303,610 |
| 25 Hospital Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2015-01-09 | £379,146 |
LE8 4FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 LE8 4FE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE | 3out of 4 | 94 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School Queens Road , Blaby LE8 4EG | 1out of 4 | 791 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 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Badgerbrook Primary School Badger Drive , Whetstone LE8 6ZW | 4out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Primary School South Wigston St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Academy Winchester Road , LE8 5PR | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,839 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 | 3,394 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 | 423 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke House Day School Croft Road , Cosby LE9 1SE | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 5,058 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Education Lodge Farm , Sutton In the Elms LE9 6RB | - not rated | 5,357 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drop In Centre | Blaby And Glen Parva Community Service, Welford Road | 319 yd | |
| Dipali | 25 Lutterworth Road, Blaby | 735 yd | |
| Sycamore Cafe | 21 Sycamore Street, Blaby | 784 yd | |
| Central Co-op Blaby Insomnia | 8 Crossways House, Enderby Road | 866 yd | |
| Coffee Bean | 5 Forge Corner, Enderby Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head | 22 Lutterworth Road, Blaby | 703 yd | |
| Okapi Kitchen And Blaby Golf Centre | Blaby Golf Range, Lutterworth Road | 704 yd | |
| Fox & Tiger | 4 Lutterworth Road, Blaby | 835 yd | |
| The Black Horse (wet Sales Only) | Sycamore Street, Blaby | 864 yd | |
| The Bakers Arms | Bakers Arms Public House, The Green | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 27 Lutterworth Road, Blaby | 731 yd | |
| The Chippy | 2 Johns Court, Blaby | 758 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 Johns Court, Blaby | 790 yd | |
| Wans House | 19 Sycamore Street, Blaby | 809 yd | |
| Square Pizza | 1 Cross Street, Blaby | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Aldi Stores Ltd, Brackley Court, Welford Road | 676 yd | |
| Iceland Foods LTD | 8 Johns Court, Blaby | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School HOSPITAL LANE | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| Oakfield Park PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS HOSPITAL LANE | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| The Fitness Bank (Closed) Southway | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Eden Ladies Health & Fitness (Closed) 6a 6a Welford Road | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Blaby Fitness The Westfield House Hotel The Westfield House Hotel Enderby Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 998 yd |
| Blaby Golf Club LUTTERWORTH ROAD | golf | 1,070 yd |
| Northfield Park LEICESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 2.8% |
| Median download speed | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.