Friar Lane is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 5RB 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 Friar Lane, Leicester, LE1 5RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 5QS, LE1 5RA, LE1 5LS, LE1 5QQ, LE1 5NR, LE1 5JN, LE1 5JE, LE1 5XH, LE1 5PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 5RB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 63.5% of the population 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 | 49% | 63.5% | 14.5% | 51.0% | 12.5% |
| Male | 51% | 36.5% | -14.5% | 49.0% | -12.5% |
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 5RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95.7% 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 | 92.4% | 95.7% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 57.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -41.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -7.9% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 (92.2%) 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% | 49.3% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 42.9% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 7.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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 5RB this area, 3.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 54.6% | 54% | -0.6% | 16.9% | 37.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 27.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.8% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31% 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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 14.8% | 11.5% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| Indian | 15.9% | 20.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 17.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 14.8% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 12.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 42.9% | 31% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -50.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 63% | 62.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.9% | 16.8% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 62.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 22.2% | 9.9% | -12.3% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 19.7% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 23.8% | 6.0% | 17.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friar Lane was 218.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friar Lane has the 38th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 142nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 176.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Friar Lane, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-09-02 | £504,852 |
| Court Chambers 27 & A Half Friar Lane, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £3,700,000 | 2020-01-31 | £4,558,590 |
| 39 - 41 Friar Lane, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £3,700,000 | 2020-01-31 | £4,558,590 |
| 31 Friar Lane, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £3,700,000 | 2020-01-31 | £4,558,590 |
| 11 Friar Lane, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,358,153 | 2019-01-14 | £1,697,250 |
LE1 5RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5RB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 434 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 152 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 520 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 677 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,640 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 | 834 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,273 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 | 1,367 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 | 4,773 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 | 219 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 | 727 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,624 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Roos | The Mill, 27 Millstone Lane | 75 yd | |
| Le Bistrot Pierre | 8 - 10 Millstone Lane, Leicester | 92 yd | |
| Crafty Burger | 2 St Martins, Leicester | 117 yd | |
| St Martins Coffee Shop | 2 St Martins, Leicester | 117 yd | |
| Middletons Steakhouse And Grill | 2 St Martins, Leicester | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Two-Tailed Lion | 22 Millstone Lane, Leicester | 69 yd | |
| Odd Bar | 32 Millstone Lane, Leicester | 92 yd | |
| Firebug | Firebug Bar, 1 Millstone Lane | 92 yd | |
| Rutland And Derby Arms | 19 - 23 Millstone Lane, Leicester | 92 yd | |
| The Blue Boar | 16 Millstone Lane, Leicester | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Street Food | 8 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester | 188 yd | |
| Latin Kitchen UK | Leicester Market Food Hall, 33 Market Place | 212 yd | |
| Just Falafel | Leicester Market Food Hall, 33 Market Place | 212 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 41 Market Street, Leicester | 215 yd | |
| Currant Affairs | 9A Loseby Lane, Leicester | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 264 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 456 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 40 Granby Street | 459 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 8 Haymarket Towers, 29 Humberstone Gate | 547 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 - 14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 514 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 609 yd | |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 723 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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.