St Martins is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 5DB 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 St Martins, Leicester, LE1 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 5PL, LE1 5DE, LE1 5PH, LE1 5DR, LE1 5NR, LE1 5AW, LE1 5QQ, LE1 5JE, LE1 5QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 5DB, 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 5DB, 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 5DB 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 St Martins 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.
St Martins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St Martins, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2012-08-01 | £4,118,571 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE1 5DB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 564 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 660 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 852 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,165 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 | 1,505 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 | 4,911 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 | 369 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 845 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Boar Cafe | King Richard III Visitor Centre, 4A St Martins | 22 yd | |
| Sonrisa | 4 St Martins, Leicester | 41 yd | |
| Veeno | 9 St Martins, Leicester | 42 yd | |
| Hollys | 15 St Martins, Leicester | 42 yd | |
| Leicester Vocal Tech | 10A Loseby Lane, Leicester | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogarths | 5 - 9 Hotel Street, Leicester | 64 yd | |
| O'Neills | O Neills, 16 - 20 Loseby Lane | 71 yd | |
| 45 West | 4A Hotel Street, Leicester | 80 yd | |
| Almeida Coffee And Juice Bar | 5 Guildhall Lane, Leicester | 99 yd | |
| The Gadabout | 10 Guildhall Lane, Leicester | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currant Affairs | 9A Loseby Lane, Leicester | 71 yd | |
| Mac Lovin St Martins Ltd | 3 Silver Walk, Leicester | 108 yd | |
| Latin Kitchen UK | Leicester Market Food Hall, 33 Market Place | 114 yd | |
| Just Falafel | Leicester Market Food Hall, 33 Market Place | 114 yd | |
| Las Vegas | 84 High Street, Leicester | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 317 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 336 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 40 Granby Street | 388 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 8 Haymarket Towers, 29 Humberstone Gate | 423 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 - 14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 461 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 377 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 473 yd | |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 619 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 635 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.