Oxford Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 5XW 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 Oxford Street, Leicester, LE1 5XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 5XY, LE2 7EE, LE1 5TT, LE1 5TN, LE1 5TU, LE1 5TH, LE1 5TS, LE2 7AE, LE2 7DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 5XW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 59.5% | 54.9% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 40.5% | 45.1% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 5XW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95.3% 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 | 97.3% | 95.3% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 57.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -41.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (92.1%) 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% | 55.3% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 5XW this area, 3.3% 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 | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 4.1% | -10.8% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 62.2% | 61.1% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 44.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 25.3% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.4% 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 | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 10.9% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 56.7% | 54.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 74.7% | 61.8% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 15.9% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0% | 0.0% | 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 | 74.5% | 61.8% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 11.3% | 8.3% | -3.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 20.9% | 14.6% | 1.9% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 16.2% | 6.0% | 10.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Street was 161.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxford Street has the 47th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 222nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Oxford Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-01-10 | £547,770 |
| 72 Oxford Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2019-05-02 | £3,427,691 |
LE1 5XW 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 5XW 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) | 1590 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 628 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 4out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Community school | 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 | 759 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 989 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 697 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,381 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 | 1,195 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 | 4,391 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 | 244 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 | 350 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,529 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rileys | Snooker Club, 35 Grange Lane | 71 yd | |
| Sapphire | Swan And Rushes, 19 Infirmary Square | 100 yd | |
| Yo! Fresh | 31 - 35 Welford Road, Leicester | 171 yd | |
| Udupi Shivalli | 21 Welford Road, Leicester | 171 yd | |
| Seven Tea | 56 Welford Road, Leicester | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bowling Green | 44 Oxford Street, Leicester | 84 yd | |
| Sue Townsend Theatre | Upper Brown Street Theatre, 16 Upper Brown Street | 161 yd | |
| FoxhutBar (Bricklayer Arms) | The Bricklayers, 78 Welford Road | 207 yd | |
| The Grand Union | 24 King Street, Leicester | 294 yd | |
| The Kings Head (Black Country Ales) | Kings Head, 36 King Street | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Fudge | 27 Welford Road, Leicester | 164 yd | |
| Welford Chippy | 17 - 19 Welford Road, Leicester | 171 yd | |
| Kuru Kuru Sushi | 11 Welford Road, Leicester | 171 yd | |
| Peri Grill | 25 Welford Road, Leicester | 171 yd | |
| Wok In Wok Out | 48 Welford Road, Leicester | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 305 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 40 Granby Street | 625 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 157 Granby Street, Leicester | 680 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 197 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 604 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| St Andrews Ball Court WALNUT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 663 yd |
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester Walnut Street) WALNUT STREET | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Welford Road Stadium) AYLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| The Regents Sport & Social Club REGENT ROAD | 781 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.