Area Information for Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY

Knightwood Road in Leicester is in the East Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Troon ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Leicester East. This page combines information for the address Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LE4 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for LE4 9AY.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Leicester
Ward Troon
Constituency Leicester East * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region East Midlands
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 10 property sales in Knightwood Road, LE4 9AY since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Rushey Mead), and the Leicestershire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 54 crimes were reported within half a mile of LE4 9AY.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY:

Wye Close, Leicester, LE4 9AZ
Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AW
Beaman Road, Leicester, LE4 9AR
Merlin Road, Leicester, LE4 9AT
Warren Avenue, Leicester, LE4 9WW
Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LE4 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 10 property sales in Knightwood Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Knightwood Road, Leicester consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 22
Semi-Detached 31
Terraced 9
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 62
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 57% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 4
Owned with Mortgage 28
Shared Ownership 8
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 10
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 11
Rent Free 0
Total 63

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 12
Two People 9
Three People 11
Four People 21
Five People 5
Six People 2
Seven People 1
8+ People 2
Total 63

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Knightwood Road, Leicester consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 12
Family Household 46
Other Household 6
Total 64

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 33
Deprived In One Dimension 23
Deprived In Two Dimensions 5
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 61

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Leicester East constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 98
Female 103
Total 201

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around LE4 9AY has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 34% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 23
5-9 31
10-14 15
15-19 13
20-24 8
25-29 10
30-34 19
35-39 28
40-44 23
45-49 8
50-54 6
55-59 3
60-64 7
65-69 2
70-74 1
75-79 3
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 200

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode LE4 9AY does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 46
Married 70
Separated 2
Divorced 7
Widowed 5
Total 130

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 92% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 128
Good 57
Fair 12
Bad 3
Very Bad 1
Total 201

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 44
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 22
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16
No GCSEs or Equivalent 17
Other 4
Total 132

Ethnic Group Embed This

Knightwood Road, Leicester can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 31% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 62
Mixed Ethnicity 12
Indian 89
Pakistani 1
Other Asian 9
Black African 21
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 4
Total 199

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 138
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 18
Middle East and Asia 35
Total 201

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 138
10+ Years 47
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 202

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to LE4 9AY.

Passport(s) Held
None 9
United Kingdom 158
European Union 18
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 10

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 41
Christian 37
Buddhist 0
Hindu 74
Jewish 0
Muslim 34
Sikh 7
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 7
Total 200

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Troon ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in part-time employment - 23% of the resident population. On average, around 11.9% of census respondents were in part-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 49
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 30
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 5
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 8
Total 133

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 7
Professional Occupations 17
Associate Professional Occupations 9
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 91

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 13
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 19
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 8
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 10
Semi-Routine Occupation 25
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 13
Full-time Student 10
Total 132

Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY is within the Rushey Mead policing neighbourhood, under the Leicestershire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 54 crimes were reported within half a mile of LE4 9AY.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 54 crimes committed near Knightwood Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Rushey Mead
Colin Grundy Drive
Off Keyham Lane
Leicester
LE5 1FY
Force Website: http://www.leics.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to LE4 9AY. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for LE4 9AY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest railway stations to Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY. The nearest railway station is Syston, approximately 1.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Syston 1.8 miles
Leicester 3.3 miles
Sileby 4.5 miles
Barrow-upon-Soar 6.4 miles
South Wigston 6.4 miles
Narborough 8.6 miles
Loughborough 9.1 miles
Melton Mowbray 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY. The nearest is Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School 0.7 miles January 2017
    
Sandfield Close Primary School 0.8 miles October 2024
Church Hill Church of England Junior School 0.8 miles December 2016
    
Church Hill Infant School 0.8 miles July 2018
    
Eastfield Primary School 0.9 miles October 2023
    
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles June 2012
    
Avanti Fields School (All Through) 1.1 miles April 2023
    
Herrick Primary School 1.2 miles October 2014
    
The Pochin School 1.2 miles April 2014
    
Kestrel Mead Primary Academy 1.2 miles March 2017
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY. The nearest is Avanti Fields School, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Avanti Fields School (All Through) 1.1 miles April 2023
    
Soar Valley College 1.3 miles November 2014
    
The Roundhill Academy 1.4 miles July 2023
    
Rushey Mead Academy 1.4 miles March 2022
    
Orchard Mead Academy 1.6 miles February 2022
    
The Cedars Academy 2.1 miles January 2018
    
Jameah Boys Academy 2.4 miles  
Jameah Academy 2.4 miles  
Wreake Valley Academy 2.5 miles February 2022
    
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy 2.8 miles January 2018
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY. The nearest is Silverdale Medical Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY. The nearest is Desai, C, approximately 0.9 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Desai, C 0.9 miles
Clearly Orthodontics 1.5 miles
Total Dental Care 1.6 miles
Gipsy Lane Dental 1.6 miles
Syston Dental Care 1.8 miles
Watermead Dental 1.8 miles
Windsor Dental Practice 1.9 miles
Smile Dental Practice 1.9 miles
Uppingham Dental Practice LTD 1.9 miles
Gohil Dental Practice 2 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY. The nearest is Nuffield Health, Leicester Hospital, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Knightwood Road, Leicester, LE4 9AY. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Leicester North Sainsbury's, approximately 1.1 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in LE4 9AY

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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