Silver Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 5EU 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 Silver Street, Leicester, LE1 5EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 4FP, LE1 5DR, LE1 5GX, LE1 5HJ, LE1 5GF, LE1 5DE, LE1 5FQ, LE1 5YP, LE1 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 5EU, 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 5EU, 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 5EU 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 Silver Street was 5953.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1099.7% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Street has the highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the highest crime rate of 942 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 2701.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Silver Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-02-25 | £237,898 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE1 5EU 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 2out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 2out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , St Matthews Estate LE1 2JP | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , St Matthews Estate LE1 2JP | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | - not rated | 1,308 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 | 760 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newarke School Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,367 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 | 810 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,541 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 | 4,902 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 5,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 5,010 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 | 518 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Infirmary School Infirmary Square , LE1 5WW | - not rated | 924 yd | Community 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 | 924 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ihsaan Community College 1 Kamloops Crescent , LE1 2HX | - not rated | 982 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School William Street , Leicester LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lay Tea | 16 High Street, Leicester | 29 yd | |
| The Bottle Garden | 12 - 14 Silver Walk, Leicester | 41 yd | |
| Lunch Box | 1 Malcolm Arcade, Leicester | 44 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 25 High Street, Leicester | 62 yd | |
| KFC | 37 - 41 High Street, Leicester | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | 43 Silver Street, Leicester | 9 yd | |
| O'Neills | O Neills, 16 - 20 Loseby Lane | 72 yd | |
| Almeida Coffee And Juice Bar | 5 Guildhall Lane, Leicester | 97 yd | |
| The Gadabout | 10 Guildhall Lane, Leicester | 97 yd | |
| 33 Cank Street | Leicester | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Lovin St Martins Ltd | 3 Silver Walk, Leicester | 36 yd | |
| Chatime | 22 High Street, Leicester | 54 yd | |
| Currant Affairs | 9A Loseby Lane, Leicester | 72 yd | |
| Doughnotts | 3 - 6 Silver Arcade, Leicester | 109 yd | |
| Boost Juice Bars | Unit 33A Highcross, 6 Shires Walk | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 284 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 - 14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 332 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 8 Haymarket Towers, 29 Humberstone Gate | 356 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 13 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 389 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 19 - 21 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 336 yd | |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Bedford Street Gym And Training Centre (Closed) Bedford Street South | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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.