Vancouver Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 2GA is located in the Wycliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vancouver Road, Leicester, LE1 2GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 2HR, LE1 2GB, LE1 2JN, LE1 2GT, LE1 2JJ, LE1 2DS, LE1 3NB, LE4 6DZ, LE1 2HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 2GA is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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 | 49.2% | 45.8% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 54.2% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE1 2GA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 29.1% | 42.7% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 46.3% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 53.2% | 59.8% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2GA this area, 33.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 33.4% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 14.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 18.2% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 11.5% | 4.9% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 28.6% | 29.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 26.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 27.9% | 52.4% | 24.5% | 2.5% | 49.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 14.6% | 1.3% | -13.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 10.4% | 7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -74.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 39.9% 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 | 43.7% | 39.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -43.3% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 19.8% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Africa | 27.7% | 17.9% | -9.8% | 2.7% | 15.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 22% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.5% 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 | 43.2% | 39.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -43.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 42.5% | 39.9% | 9.8% | 32.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.7% | 4.7% | -13.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 1.1% | -27.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.8% | 76.7% | -31.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 12.4% | 0.5% | 11.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 23% | 1.5% | 21.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.4% | 37.2% | -33.8% |
| Christian | 8.9% | 46.2% | -37.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 18.7% | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 64.5% | 6.5% | 58.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vancouver Road was 182.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 209.8% higher than the Spinney Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vancouver Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Spinney Hills and the 185th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Vancouver Road, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2019-08-09 | £132,320 |
| 32 Vancouver Road, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £26,600 | 2005-09-26 | £41,297 |
LE1 2GA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE1 2GA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , Abbey Park LE1 2JP | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Junior School Brandon Street , LE4 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Infant School Ulverscroft Road , LE4 6BY | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary School Nedham Street , LE2 0HE | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenton Primary School Dunlin Road , Off Humberstone Road LE5 3FP | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,528 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,996 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 | 2,867 yd | Free schools | 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 | 902 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro | 12 Britannia Street, Leicester | 232 yd | |
| Mecca Cafe And Takeaway | Unit 4 Ground Floor, 2 - 6 Britannia Street | 232 yd | |
| Bar Bulsho Cafe (within Britannia Street Community Centre) | 14 Britannia Street, Leicester | 232 yd | |
| Nomad Cafe | 82 Manitoba Road, Leicester | 269 yd | |
| East Africa Cafe | 115 Wharf Street North, Leicester | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox | Durham Ox, 45 Birstall Street | 467 yd | |
| The Musician | 42 Crafton Street West, Leicester | 497 yd | |
| Rack 'N' Roll | 170 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 545 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 110 - 114 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 663 yd | |
| Voo Bar | 72 Humberstone Gate, Leicester | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 For 10 Pizza | Unit 2, Willowbrook Workshops | 180 yd | |
| Chilli Flames | Site Of The Woodsman, 250 Belgrave Gate | 328 yd | |
| Taz's Food Point | Unit 6a, St Marks Works | 401 yd | |
| Shikanji Wala | 34A Belgrave Road, Leicester | 454 yd | |
| Pizzawala | 5 Malabar Road, Leicester | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yours Supermarket | 203 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 333 yd | |
| Tropical Supermarket | 41 Abbey Street, Leicester | 696 yd | |
| Lidl | 12 Burton Street, Leicester | 766 yd | |
| Majestic Wine | Unit 3, St Georges Retail Park | 848 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 19 - 21 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Cruyff Court STREET RECORD STREET RECORD WILLOW STREET FOOTPATH | artificial grass pitch | 74 yd |
| Taylor Road Primary School TAYLOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 191 yd |
| Peepul Gym & Spa PEEPUL CENTRE PEEPUL CENTRE ORCHARDSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Leicester College (Abbey Park Campus) (Closed) Painter Street | 425 yd | |
| St Matthews Centre MALABAR ROAD | 453 yd | |
| Morningside Arena Leicester CHARTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Bedford Street Gym And Training Centre (Closed) Bedford Street South | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Abbey Park ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 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 | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.