Navigation Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 3UN is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 2008-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Navigation Street, Leicester, LE1 3UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 3UN, LE1 3BE, LE1 3WN, LE1 3XL, LE1 3UG, LE1 3BD, LE1 3HS, LE1 3UD, LE1 3TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 3UN 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 3UN, 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 3UN 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 Navigation Street was 794.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 446.8% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Navigation Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 20th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 363.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 86 The Horizon, 2 Navigation Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2025-09-30 | £147,692 |
| Apartment 97 The Horizon, 2 Navigation Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2025-07-25 | £47,000 |
| Apartment 87 The Horizon, 2 Navigation Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2025-05-16 | £68,427 |
| Apartment 68 The Horizon, 2 Navigation Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-01-25 | £94,509 |
| Apartment 85 The Horizon, 2 Navigation Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-08-15 | £69,067 |
LE1 3UN 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 3UN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 2,541 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 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , St Matthews Estate LE1 2JP | - not rated | 678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Junior School Brandon Street , LE4 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary School Nedham Street , LE2 0HE | - not rated | 1,210 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ellis Community College Corporation Road , LE4 5PW | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,280 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 | 4,340 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 | 434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd Malabar Road , LE1 2LG | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School William Street , Leicester LE1 1RW | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester International School 16-20 Beal Street , LE2 0AA | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoura Lounge | 25 Royal East Street, Leicester | 92 yd | |
| Daana Paani/Chai & Bite | 158 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 124 yd | |
| Club 147 | 171 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 167 yd | |
| IL Gusto | 11 Gower Street, Leicester | 167 yd | |
| The Bagel Cafe | 169 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack 'N' Roll | 170 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 134 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 110 - 114 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 250 yd | |
| Republic | Club Republic, Gravel Street | 314 yd | |
| The Framework Brewery Tap | 72 - 74 Friday Street, Leicester | 411 yd | |
| Liquid And Envy | 97 Church Gate, Leicester | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Shack | 167 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 167 yd | |
| Alivels Kebab | 120 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 250 yd | |
| Gatundus | Grafton Place Food Cabin, Grafton Place | 262 yd | |
| Taz's Food Point | Unit 6a, St Marks Works | 278 yd | |
| Peri Peri House | Eastern House, 27 Burleys Way | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Supermarket | 41 Abbey Street, Leicester | 220 yd | |
| Yours Supermarket | 203 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 228 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 19 - 21 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 467 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 13 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 467 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 - 14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morningside Arena Leicester CHARTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Bedford Street Gym And Training Centre (Closed) Bedford Street South | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Leicester College (Abbey Park Campus) (Closed) Painter Street | 422 yd | |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 569 yd | |
| St Margaret'S Pasture Sports Centre ST. MARGARETS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Leicester Cycle Speedway Track CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB SLATER STREET | cycling | 632 yd |
| St Matthews Cruyff Court STREET RECORD STREET RECORD WILLOW STREET FOOTPATH | artificial grass pitch | 633 yd |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 637 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 341.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 331.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.