Bedford Street North is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 3JQ 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 Bedford Street North, Leicester, LE1 3JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 3NJ, LE1 2AB, LE1 3LP, LE1 3LQ, LE1 2DS, LE1 2AD, LE1 3HT, LE1 2GT, LE1 3NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE1 3JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 37.6% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 46.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 41.2% | 58.7% | 17.5% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 26.7% | -13.2% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 3JQ this area, 36.4% 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 36.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 21.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 15.3% | 5.9% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 24.6% | 39.5% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 36.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 28.7% | 30.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 27.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 13.1% | 2.7% | -10.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 16.8% | 8.9% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -72.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 8.6% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
In this area, just 40.8% 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 | 45.1% | 40.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 26.9% | 20.7% | -6.2% | 2.7% | 18.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 24.7% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 19.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.1% 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 | 45% | 40.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -42.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 35.1% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 25.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 23.5% | 7.9% | -15.6% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 5.9% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.1% | 76.7% | -25.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 7.7% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 18.1% | 1.5% | 16.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3% | 37.2% | -34.2% |
| Christian | 14.6% | 46.2% | -31.6% |
| Hindu | 20.5% | 1.7% | 18.8% |
| Muslim | 57.1% | 6.5% | 50.6% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedford Street North was 123.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.4% higher than the Spinney Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bedford Street North has the 13th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Spinney Hills and the 306th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Bedford Street North, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-02-23 | £205,882 |
| 84 Bedford Street North, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2008-07-18 | £201,838 |
| 84 Bedford Street North, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2008-04-11 | £158,246 |
| 92 Bedford Street North, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2007-07-27 | £199,605 |
| 90 Bedford Street North, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2006-06-30 | £222,571 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE1 3JQ 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 74 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Other | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , St Matthews Estate LE1 2JP | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , St Matthews Estate LE1 2JP | - not rated | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Junior School Brandon Street , LE4 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary School Nedham Street , LE2 0HE | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary School Nedham Street , LE2 0HE | - not rated | 922 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,164 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ellis Community College Corporation Road , LE4 5PW | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ihsaan Community College 1 Kamloops Crescent , LE1 2HX | - not rated | 155 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd Malabar Road , LE1 2LG | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School William Street , Leicester LE1 1RW | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester International School 16-20 Beal Street , LE2 0AA | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Dawah Academy 140 Melbourne Road , LE2 0DT | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amiira Cafe | 152 Wharf Street North, Leicester | 62 yd | |
| Island Dishes | 122 Wharf Street North, Leicester | 62 yd | |
| Baaba Shair Ltd | 150 Wharf Street North, Leicester | 62 yd | |
| The Ktchn | 203 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 106 yd | |
| Kilimanjaro | 12 Britannia Street, Leicester | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack 'N' Roll | 170 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 292 yd | |
| The Musician | 42 Crafton Street West, Leicester | 331 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 110 - 114 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 411 yd | |
| Voo Bar | 72 Humberstone Gate, Leicester | 573 yd | |
| Republic | Club Republic, Gravel Street | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Shack | 167 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 256 yd | |
| Taz's Food Point | Unit 6a, St Marks Works | 282 yd | |
| Chilli Flames | Site Of The Woodsman, 250 Belgrave Gate | 347 yd | |
| 3 For 10 Pizza | Unit 2, Willowbrook Workshops | 359 yd | |
| Alivels Kebab | 120 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yours Supermarket | 203 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 106 yd | |
| Tropical Supermarket | 41 Abbey Street, Leicester | 442 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 19 - 21 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 611 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 13 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 611 yd | |
| Lidl | 12 Burton Street, Leicester | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Cruyff Court STREET RECORD STREET RECORD WILLOW STREET FOOTPATH | artificial grass pitch | 328 yd |
| Taylor Road Primary School TAYLOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 370 yd |
| Leicester College (Abbey Park Campus) (Closed) Painter Street | 391 yd | |
| Morningside Arena Leicester CHARTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Bedford Street Gym And Training Centre (Closed) Bedford Street South | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| St Matthews Centre MALABAR ROAD | 499 yd | |
| Peepul Gym & Spa PEEPUL CENTRE PEEPUL CENTRE ORCHARDSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 781 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.