Speedwell Drive is in Broughton Astley, Leicester and in Harborough district. LE9 6YW is located in the Broughton Astley South & Leire electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Speedwell Drive, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE9 6YX, LE9 6HR, LE9 6UH, LE9 6YU, LE9 6YZ, LE9 6UG, LE9 6HQ, LE9 6HP, LE9 6UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE9 6YW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.4% | 49% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 LE9 6YW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 23.5% | 30.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 56.4% | -12.4% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 65.8% | 63.8% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 26.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 LE9 6YW this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 23.8% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 35.8% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 97.9% | 99.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 99.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Speedwell Drive was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Speedwell Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Speedwell Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2024-08-09 | £572,143 |
| 19 Speedwell Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-03-25 | £475,288 |
| 4 Speedwell Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2022-09-28 | £371,598 |
| 6 Speedwell Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-09-16 | £462,433 |
| 20 Speedwell Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-08-05 | £500,248 |
LE9 6YW 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 | 201 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallbrook Primary School Hallbrook Road , LE9 6WX | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Mill Primary School Station Road , Broughton Astley LE9 6PT | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunton Bassett Primary School The Mount , Dunton Bassett LE17 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley Blenheim Crescent , Broughton Astley LE9 6QX | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Church of England Primary School Brookes Avenue , Croft LE9 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,302 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Estley Community College Station Road , Broughton Astley LE9 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Farm Education Lodge Farm , Sutton In the Elms LE9 6RB | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke House Day School Croft Road , Cosby LE9 1SE | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School The Dutch Barn , Main Street LE17 5EE | - not rated | 3,609 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishka | 136 Station Road, Broughton Astley | 278 yd | |
| Yo Mi Corner | 1 Devitt Way, Broughton Astley | 379 yd | |
| Pink Berries Desserts | 3 Devitt Way, Broughton Astley | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Admiral | Red Admiral, 163 Station Road | 532 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse 30/32, Station Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Tandoori | 1A Devitt Way, Broughton Astley | 385 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 | 84.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.0% |
| 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 41.64 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.