Colton Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 1QA is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colton Street, Leicester, LE1 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 1AF, LE1 1QB, LE1 1LE, LE1 1LH, LE1 1LB, LE1 1LG, LE1 1QH, LE1 1RE, LE1 1GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 1QA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% of the population 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 | 45% | 58.1% | 13.1% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 55% | 41.9% | -13.1% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE1 1QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 74.8% | 73.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 35.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 20.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 58.5% | 63.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 27% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 LE1 1QA this area, 3.7% 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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 5.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 28.8% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 11.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 54.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 17.3% | 3.4% | -13.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 13.1% | 5.8% | -7.3% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 11% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 43.2% | 42.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Arab | 21.8% | 16.5% | -5.3% | 0.6% | 15.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 45.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.4% | 45.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 17.1% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.7% | 25.8% | -13.9% | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.5% | 45.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| 10+ Years | 26.2% | 17.1% | -9.1% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.2% | 6.8% | -9.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 12.3% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 18.7% | 13.0% | 1.9% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.5% | 76.7% | -23.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 14.8% | 0.1% | 14.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 20.8% | 46.2% | -25.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 26.3% | 6.5% | 19.8% |
| Not answered | 18.2% | 6.0% | 12.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colton Street was 630.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Colton Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 30th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 195.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1 The Zenith Building, 26 Colton Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-01-24 | £157,380 |
| Apartment 44 The Zenith Building, 26 Colton Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2023-08-25 | £130,105 |
| Apartment 51 The Zenith Building, 26 Colton Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-02-24 | £136,036 |
| Apartment 2 The Squirrel Building, 57 Colton Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-12-13 | £86,577 |
| Apartment 19 The Squirrel Building, 57 Colton Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-11-02 | £143,955 |
LE1 1QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in LE1 1QA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 4out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Pluto Close , Highfields LE2 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary School Nedham Street , LE2 0HE | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , Abbey Park LE1 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy Melbourne Road , Highfields LE2 0DR | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 454 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,602 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 842 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana | 134 - 136 Charles Street, Leicester | 50 yd | |
| Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen | Leicester Creative Business Depot, 31 Rutland Street | 84 yd | |
| Chutney Ivy | Soho Plaza, 41 Halford Street | 121 yd | |
| The Sandwich Stop | 7 Northampton Street, Leicester | 137 yd | |
| Fluffy Fluffy | Shop, 90 Granby Street | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ale Wagon | 27 Rutland Street, Leicester | 84 yd | |
| Rainbow And Dove | 185 Charles Street, Leicester | 100 yd | |
| Rainbow And Dove | 185 Charles Street, Leicester | 100 yd | |
| The Exchange Bar | 50 Rutland Street, Leicester | 125 yd | |
| R Bar | Bar, 78A Granby Street | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo | 120 Charles Street, Leicester | 70 yd | |
| Bombay Bites | 88 Granby Street, Leicester | 164 yd | |
| Papa Frites | 82 Granby Street, Leicester | 164 yd | |
| Chilli Flames | 76 Granby Street, Leicester | 164 yd | |
| Hotville | Ground Floor And Basement, 74 Granby Street | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 157 Granby Street, Leicester | 245 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 40 Granby Street | 246 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 8 Haymarket Towers, 29 Humberstone Gate | 347 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 369 yd | |
| Lidl | 12 Burton Street, Leicester | 396 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Leicester St George'S Way) 1C 1C ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite | 179 yd |
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Moat Community College MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Bedford Street Gym And Training Centre (Closed) Bedford Street South | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 667 yd |
| St Matthews Centre MALABAR ROAD | 809 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.