Wellington Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 6HH 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 Wellington Street, Leicester, LE1 6HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 6HT, LE1 6RJ, LE1 6DS, LE1 6RU, LE1 6RN, LE1 6PB, LE1 6GD, LE1 6GB, LE1 6RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 6HH is primarily male, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 42.6% | 42.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 57.4% | 57.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 6HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.5% 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 | 78% | 83.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 45.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -32.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 47.9% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 35.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 14.5% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 6HH this area, 9.2% 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 | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 25.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 41% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 18.9% | 2.6% | -16.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 20.3% | 0.7% | -19.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 11.3% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 21.2% | 15.7% | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 43.5% | 47% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -34.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 14.8% | 2.6% | -12.2% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 45.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.7% | 45.7% | 9.0% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 24.7% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 18.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.7% | 13.7% | -26.0% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 36.3% | 45.5% | 9.2% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| 10+ Years | 29.5% | 16.9% | -12.6% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.7% | 9.6% | -8.1% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 13% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 15% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 8.9% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21% | 6.5% | 14.5% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Street was 1723.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 247.3% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Wellington Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 7th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 520.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

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 Wellington Street, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £568,500 | 2025-02-03 | £581,842 |
| 11 - 13 Wellington Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £524,974 | 2019-05-01 | £655,026 |
| 1 Wellington Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £49,995 | 2019-01-17 | £62,543 |
| Flat 1 3 Wellington Street, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2010-03-12 | £672,113 |
| 3 Wellington Street, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2002-12-23 | £1,033,227 |
LE1 6HH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in LE1 6HH 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 | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 54 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,973 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 | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Infant School Skipworth Street , LE2 1GJ | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Pluto Close , Highfields LE2 0UU | - not rated | 1,211 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 | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newarke School Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Free schools | 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 | 305 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,587 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 | 4,534 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 | 4,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 4,883 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 | 488 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 | 488 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 565 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School William Street , Leicester LE1 1RW | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Montessori Sixth Form College 140 Regent Road , LE1 7PA | - not rated | 1,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Piana | 14 King Street, Leicester | 28 yd | |
| The White Peacock | 16 King Street, Leicester | 44 yd | |
| Dough What | 4 King Street, Leicester | 44 yd | |
| Casa Romana | 5 Albion Street, Leicester | 50 yd | |
| Rum And Spice | 2 King Street, Leicester | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophy Bar | 8 - 10 King Street, Leicester | 36 yd | |
| The Terrace | 1 Albion Street, Leicester | 50 yd | |
| The Basement | 1 Wellington Street, Leicester | 59 yd | |
| Kings Head | 36 King Street, Leicester | 81 yd | |
| The Grand Union | 24 King Street, Leicester | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoka | 4A King Street, Leicester | 44 yd | |
| The Fruitory | 7 - 9 King Street, Leicester | 95 yd | |
| Bread And Honey | 15 King Street, Leicester | 95 yd | |
| Mr Browns | 54A King Street, Leicester | 107 yd | |
| Viva El Burrito | 44 Belvoir Street, Leicester | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 152 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 40 Granby Street | 342 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 157 Granby Street, Leicester | 354 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 491 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 8 Haymarket Towers, 29 Humberstone Gate | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 97 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 210 yd |
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester St George'S Way) 1C 1C ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| The Regents Sport & Social Club REGENT ROAD | 651 yd | |
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Regent College REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 831 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.