Wellington Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 6DS is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellington Street, Leicester, LE1 6DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 6GF, LE1 6PB, LE1 6NW, LE1 6HB, LE1 6HH, LE1 6HT, LE1 6PW, LE1 6AY, LE1 6AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE1 6DS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 49% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 6DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 83.4% | 58.6% | -24.8% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.1% | 25.3% | 14.2% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 60.4% | 54.9% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
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 6DS this area, 4% 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 2% | -13.3% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.3% | 16.2% | -22.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 66.7% | 32.2% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 65.7% | 69.9% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 68.3% | 64.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 14.4% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 5.8% | -10.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 65% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 16.5% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 2.9% | -10.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 22.1% | 46.2% | -24.1% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Castle average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Wellington Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2018-02-06 | £1,016,645 |
LE1 6DS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | - not rated | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Infant School Skipworth Street , LE2 1GJ | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Pluto Close , Highfields LE2 0UU | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newarke School Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 220 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 4,538 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 | 4,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 4,811 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Infirmary School Infirmary Square , LE1 5WW | - not rated | 530 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 | 530 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 653 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School William Street , Leicester LE1 1RW | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Montessori Sixth Form College 140 Regent Road , LE1 7PA | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukhoor | Car Park, Edward Street | 46 yd | |
| Casa Romana | 5 Albion Street, Leicester | 75 yd | |
| La Piana | 14 King Street, Leicester | 116 yd | |
| The White Peacock | 16 King Street, Leicester | 130 yd | |
| Dough What | 4 King Street, Leicester | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Castle | The Dover Castle, 34 Dover Street | 71 yd | |
| The Terrace | 1 Albion Street, Leicester | 75 yd | |
| Kings Head | 36 King Street, Leicester | 110 yd | |
| Sophy Bar | 8 - 10 King Street, Leicester | 123 yd | |
| The Grand Union | 24 King Street, Leicester | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoka | 4A King Street, Leicester | 130 yd | |
| Mr Browns | 54A King Street, Leicester | 135 yd | |
| The Fruitory | 7 - 9 King Street, Leicester | 154 yd | |
| Bread And Honey | 15 King Street, Leicester | 154 yd | |
| Viva El Burrito | 44 Belvoir Street, Leicester | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 231 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 157 Granby Street, Leicester | 271 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 40 Granby Street | 335 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 503 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 50 - 52 London Road, Leicester | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 145 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 257 yd |
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester St George'S Way) 1C 1C ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| The Regents Sport & Social Club REGENT ROAD | 594 yd | |
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| University Of Leicester Squash Courts 107-111 107-111 PRINCESS ROAD EAST | squash courts | 777 yd |
| Regent College REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 780 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.