Charter Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 3UD 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 Charter Street, Leicester, LE1 3UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 3WN, LE1 3BE, LE1 3UJ, LE1 3UN, LE1 3HT, LE1 3BD, LE1 3XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 3UD 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 3UD, 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 3UD 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 Charter 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.
Charter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 - 28 Charter Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2020-11-06 | £1,214,260 |
| 16 Charter Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-05-15 | £666,441 |
| 10 Charter Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2017-03-07 | £527,177 |
LE1 3UD 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 3UD 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 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , Abbey Park LE1 2JP | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Junior School Brandon Street , LE4 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Infant School Ulverscroft Road , LE4 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,213 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 2,469 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 | 1,599 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,568 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 | 2,529 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 | 1,243 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,963 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Arena Leicester | Leicester Community Sports Arena, 31 Charter Street | 10 yd | |
| Charlies | St Johns Business Centre, St John Street | 174 yd | |
| Chef's Flavour | Unit A, St Marks Works | 184 yd | |
| Amoura Lounge | 25 Royal East Street, Leicester | 277 yd | |
| The Ktchn | 203 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack 'N' Roll | 170 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 324 yd | |
| The Framework Brewery Tap | 72 - 74 Friday Street, Leicester | 358 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 110 - 114 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 439 yd | |
| Republic | Club Republic, Gravel Street | 449 yd | |
| Liquid And Envy | 97 Church Gate, Leicester | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taz's Food Point | Unit 6a, St Marks Works | 206 yd | |
| Gatundus | Grafton Place Food Cabin, Grafton Place | 341 yd | |
| Grill Shack | 167 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 349 yd | |
| Chilli Flames | Site Of The Woodsman, 250 Belgrave Gate | 384 yd | |
| Peri Peri House | Eastern House, 27 Burleys Way | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yours Supermarket | 203 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 308 yd | |
| Tropical Supermarket | 41 Abbey Street, Leicester | 398 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 13 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 649 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 19 - 21 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 649 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 - 14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morningside Arena Leicester CHARTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 131 yd |
| Leicester College (Abbey Park Campus) (Closed) Painter Street | 306 yd | |
| St Margaret'S Pasture Sports Centre ST. MARGARETS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Bedford Street Gym And Training Centre (Closed) Bedford Street South | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Abbey Park ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Leicester Cycle Speedway Track CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB SLATER STREET | cycling | 578 yd |
| Abbey Sports & Leisure Club (Leicester) SLATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| St Matthews Cruyff Court STREET RECORD STREET RECORD WILLOW STREET FOOTPATH | artificial grass pitch | 657 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club Slater Street | indoor bowls | 668 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 | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 200.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.