St Margarets Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 3EB is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Margarets Street, Leicester, LE1 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 3DA, LE1 4QB, LE1 4QF, LE1 4EP, LE1 4EY, LE1 4BR, LE1 4QD, LE1 4BP, LE1 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 3EB is primarily male, with 56.8% 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 | 40.3% | 43.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 59.7% | 56.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 3EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.4% 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 | 65% | 69.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 24% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (88%) 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 | 58.6% | 57.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30.6% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 11.2% | 8.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3EB this area, 9.7% 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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 19% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 46.9% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 14.1% | 2.7% | -11.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.9% 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 | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 8.4% | 0.4% | -8.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 15.2% | 24.9% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 21.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 10.5% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 42.4% | 38.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -42.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 21.5% | 5.1% | -16.4% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 42.5% 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 | 40.8% | 42.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 22.4% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 10.8% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 45% | 22.8% | -22.2% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.4% 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 | 40.8% | 42.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 25.1% | 12.4% | -12.7% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.9% | 12.7% | -7.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 11.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.8% | 76.7% | -33.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 10.2% | 1.5% | 8.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 11.4% | 1.2% | 10.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Hindu | 12.4% | 1.7% | 10.7% |
| Muslim | 25.6% | 6.5% | 19.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Street was 826.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 433.0% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Margarets Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 20th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 373.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 St Margarets Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2001-06-08 | £215,452 |
| 19 St Margarets Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2000-08-09 | £218,985 |
LE1 3EB 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 3EB 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 | 105 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , Abbey Park LE1 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Junior School Brandon Street , LE4 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Community 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 | 1,484 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,954 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 | 2,133 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,142 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,359 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 | 1,642 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven's Corner Cobshop | 49 Sanvey Gate, Leicester | 145 yd | |
| Quaffs | 78 Friday Street, Leicester | 174 yd | |
| Hiitness Gym | 14 St John Street, Leicester | 189 yd | |
| The Blend (Leics) Ltd | St Margarets Bus Station, Gravel Street | 247 yd | |
| Charlies | St Johns Business Centre, St John Street | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Framework Brewery Tap | 72 - 74 Friday Street, Leicester | 174 yd | |
| Republic | Club Republic, Gravel Street | 247 yd | |
| Liquid And Envy | 97 Church Gate, Leicester | 341 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Hotel | Cherry Tree, 43 East Bond Street | 426 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 110 - 114 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatundus | Grafton Place Food Cabin, Grafton Place | 150 yd | |
| Peri Peri House | Eastern House, 27 Burleys Way | 168 yd | |
| Flavours Of Asia | 66 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 431 yd | |
| Maxin Chicken | 62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 431 yd | |
| Mr Gyros | 45 Church Gate, Leicester | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Supermarket | 41 Abbey Street, Leicester | 365 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 - 14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 489 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 13 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 516 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 19 - 21 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 516 yd | |
| Yours Supermarket | 203 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Cycle Speedway Track CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB SLATER STREET | cycling | 291 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 330 yd | |
| St Margaret'S Pasture Sports Centre ST. MARGARETS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Abbey Sports & Leisure Club (Leicester) SLATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club Slater Street | indoor bowls | 458 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Bedford Street Gym And Training Centre (Closed) Bedford Street South | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Morningside Arena Leicester CHARTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 710 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.