Church Gate is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 4AJ 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 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 3AL, LE1 4RQ, LE1 3GP, LE1 4SX, LE1 4QA, LE1 5YA, LE1 3AN, LE1 4FP, LE1 5EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 4AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.4% | 52.1% | 9.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 57.6% | 47.9% | -9.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 4AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.6% 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 | 80.8% | 82.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 44.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.1% | 11.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -32.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 64.7% | 56.3% | -8.4% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 30.4% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 8.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 4AJ this area, 7.9% 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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 4.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.2% | 27.3% | -0.9% | 16.9% | 10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 43.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 8% | 4.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 17% | 1.6% | -15.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 12.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 54.9% | 52.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 7.6% | 2.9% | -4.7% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 53.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 53.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 16.8% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 9.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.1% | 12.8% | -15.3% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.9% | 52.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 21.4% | 10.9% | -10.5% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 8.5% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 13% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 14.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Gate was 6105.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1117.3% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Gate has the highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2646.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Church Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-07-31 | £500,515 |
| 30 Church Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-08-31 | £199,180 |
| 30 Church Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-08-31 | £199,180 |
| 30 Church Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2022-08-31 | £886,352 |
| 30 Church Gate, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-11-07 | £318,341 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE1 4AJ 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 | 126 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 94 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , Abbey Park LE1 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 4out of 4 | 1,448 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 | 737 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 779 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,521 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 | 1,014 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,926 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 | 1,847 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 | 5,263 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 | 738 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,057 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 | 1,627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,862 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidel Habesha Cuisine | 32 Church Gate, Leicester | 21 yd | |
| Casa Bamboo Vietnamese Restaurant | 35 - 37 Church Gate, Leicester | 35 yd | |
| Church Gate Restaurant | 29 Church Gate, Leicester | 37 yd | |
| WRM Cakes | 14 Church Gate, Leicester | 40 yd | |
| Red Sea Cafe & Restaurant | 55 Church Gate, Leicester | 72 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Hotel | Cherry Tree, 43 East Bond Street | 141 yd | |
| Liquid And Envy | 97 Church Gate, Leicester | 144 yd | |
| 33 Cank Street | Leicester | 213 yd | |
| The Globe | 43 Silver Street, Leicester | 235 yd | |
| Republic | Club Republic, Gravel Street | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Pizza | 18 Church Gate, Leicester | 1 yd | |
| Mr Gyros | 45 Church Gate, Leicester | 49 yd | |
| Subway | 36A Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 121 yd | |
| McIndians | 36 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 121 yd | |
| Good Chef | 38 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 12 - 14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 121 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 13 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 189 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 19 - 21 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 189 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 281 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 8 Haymarket Towers, 29 Humberstone Gate | 294 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 124 yd |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 208 yd | |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Bedford Street Gym And Training Centre (Closed) Bedford Street South | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| Leicester Cycle Speedway Track CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB SLATER STREET | cycling | 740 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester St George'S Way) 1C 1C ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite | 812 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 | 91.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.