Church Gate is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 3AL 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 Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 4AJ, LE1 4RQ, LE1 3GP, LE1 5YA, LE1 4QA, LE1 4SX, LE1 3AN, LE1 5EA, LE1 3PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE1 3AL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 43% | 48.3% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 57% | 51.7% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 3AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 68.7% | 62.6% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 29.6% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 49.3% | 56.1% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 43% | 34.3% | -8.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.4% | 20.9% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 42.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 17.9% | 7.2% | -10.7% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.1% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 17% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 53.4% | 52.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -29.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 17.5% | 6.7% | -10.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, just 26.9% 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 | 42.6% | 26.9% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -56.3% |
| European Union | 22.9% | 35.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 29.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 18.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 26.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11% 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 | 41.3% | 27% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -56.2% |
| 10+ Years | 22.4% | 11% | -11.4% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 20.6% | 13.5% | -7.1% | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 26.1% | 17.6% | 2.2% | 23.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 22.4% | 15.2% | 1.9% | 20.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26.6% | 76.7% | -50.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 7.2% | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 9.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 12.5% | 1.5% | 11.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 7.4% | 0.1% | 7.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 9.7% | 1.2% | 8.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Gate was 2720.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 442.4% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Church Gate has the 4th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 4th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1044.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 - 23 Church Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-06-26 | £72,877 |
| 15 - 23 Church Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-06-26 | £77,735 |
| 37 Church Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2022-01-19 | £310,699 |
| 27 Church Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-03-15 | £480,500 |
| 27 Church Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-03-15 | £549,143 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE1 3AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Other | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , Abbey Park LE1 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 772 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 810 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 996 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,893 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 | 1,870 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 | 5,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 752 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 1,177 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Gate Restaurant | 29 Church Gate, Leicester | 14 yd | |
| Casa Bamboo Vietnamese Restaurant | 35 - 37 Church Gate, Leicester | 32 yd | |
| WRM Cakes | 14 Church Gate, Leicester | 44 yd | |
| Fidel Habesha Cuisine | 32 Church Gate, Leicester | 50 yd | |
| FreshBake | 10 - 12 Haymarket, Leicester | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid And Envy | 97 Church Gate, Leicester | 152 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Hotel | Cherry Tree, 43 East Bond Street | 175 yd | |
| 33 Cank Street | Leicester | 217 yd | |
| The Globe | 43 Silver Street, Leicester | 254 yd | |
| Republic | Club Republic, Gravel Street | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Pizza | 18 Church Gate, Leicester | 35 yd | |
| Mr Gyros | 45 Church Gate, Leicester | 55 yd | |
| Subway | 36A Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 90 yd | |
| McIndians | 36 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 90 yd | |
| Good Chef | 38 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 12 - 14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 90 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 13 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 157 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 19 - 21 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 157 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 261 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 8 Haymarket Towers, 29 Humberstone Gate | 266 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 94 yd |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 236 yd | |
| Bedford Street Gym And Training Centre (Closed) Bedford Street South | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Leicester Cycle Speedway Track CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB SLATER STREET | cycling | 758 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester St George'S Way) 1C 1C ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 804 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.