East Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 6NB is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Street, Leicester, LE1 6NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 6FF, LE1 1DL, LE1 1PQ, LE1 6PN, LE1 6PP, LE1 6FD, LE1 1PA, LE1 1DU, LE1 6JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 6NB 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 6NB, 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 6NB 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 East Street was 1627.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 224.4% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
East Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 7th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 475.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 23 1 East Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2021-11-24 | £207,193 |
| Suite B Ground Floor St Johns House, 30 East Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2021-04-15 | £31,892 |
| Apartment 22 1 East Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2020-07-31 | £198,583 |
| 17 - 25 East Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £9,765,000 | 2019-12-23 | £12,015,576 |
| Apartment 4 1 East Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2018-11-22 | £136,514 |
LE1 6NB 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 6NB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Pluto Close , Highfields LE2 0UU | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy Melbourne Road , Highfields LE2 0DR | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Infant School Melbourne Road , Highfields LE2 0DR | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Highfields LE2 1GH | 3out of 4 | 1,132 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 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,171 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 | 166 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,735 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 | 1,846 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 | 4,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 791 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caddyshackers | 40 Calais Hill, Leicester | 44 yd | |
| Merchant Of Venice | 173 - 175 Granby Street, Leicester | 51 yd | |
| Kayal | 153 Granby Street, Leicester | 51 yd | |
| Santhi Restaurant | Burdett House, 124 Granby Street | 113 yd | |
| Leicester Coffee House | 110 Granby Street, Leicester | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Y Bar | Ymca, 7 East Street | 22 yd | |
| Barley Mow | 149 Granby Street, Leicester | 51 yd | |
| Dover Castle | The Dover Castle, 34 Dover Street | 188 yd | |
| Rainbow And Dove | 185 Charles Street, Leicester | 209 yd | |
| Rainbow And Dove | 185 Charles Street, Leicester | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 135 Granby Street, Leicester | 95 yd | |
| Chickanos And Daft Bird | 137 Granby Street, Leicester | 95 yd | |
| Bagel Break | 106 Granby Street, Leicester | 113 yd | |
| Woodiz | 99 Granby Street, Leicester | 158 yd | |
| Grand Kebab | 109 Granby Street, Leicester | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 157 Granby Street, Leicester | 51 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 50 - 52 London Road, Leicester | 330 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 40 Granby Street | 394 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 469 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 572 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 24 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester St George'S Way) 1C 1C ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite | 186 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 485 yd |
| The Regents Sport & Social Club REGENT ROAD | 531 yd | |
| Moat Community College MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| University Of Leicester Squash Courts 107-111 107-111 PRINCESS ROAD EAST | squash courts | 656 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Regent College REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 721 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 | 97.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.