Princess Road West is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 6TS is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princess Road West, Leicester, LE1 6TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 6TQ, LE1 6TA, LE1 6TP, LE1 6TE, LE1 6UP, LE1 6RP, LE1 6YJ, LE1 6TF, LE1 6RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 6TS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 57.2% | 52.5% | -4.7% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 42.8% | 47.5% | 4.7% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 6TS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.8% 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 | 84.5% | 83.8% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 45.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -39.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 54.1% | 43.2% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 38.2% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 13.7% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 11.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 5.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 40.3% | 40.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 23.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 25.4% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 10% | 4.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 10.5% | 9.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 10.3% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 68.2% | 61.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
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 | 58.7% | 62.6% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 29% | 17.7% | -11.3% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 9.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.7% | 62.1% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 21.5% | 10.8% | -10.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 3.6% | -9.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 20.4% | 14.0% | 1.9% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Road West was 448.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princess Road West has the 27th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 43rd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 180.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 26 - 28 Princess Road West, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2024-03-28 | £108,887 |
| Flat 12 26 - 28 Princess Road West, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-04-15 | £122,251 |
| Flat 5 26 - 28 Princess Road West, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2021-02-26 | £163,939 |
| Flat 16 26 - 28 Princess Road West, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-11-27 | £138,773 |
| Flat 18 26 - 28 Princess Road West, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-10-14 | £94,797 |
LE1 6TS 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 6TS 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) | 178 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 66 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Pluto Close , Highfields LE2 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Highfields LE2 1GH | 3out of 4 | 1,282 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 | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,353 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 | 304 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,052 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 | 1,546 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 | 4,365 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 | 349 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 611 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMASHing Kitchen | 50 New Walk, Leicester | 130 yd | |
| Bukhoor | Car Park, Edward Street | 169 yd | |
| Kings Coffee House | Holy Trinity Church, Upper King Street | 171 yd | |
| Koben | 19 King Street, Leicester | 209 yd | |
| La Foret Cafe | 11 King Street, Leicester | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revolution | 6B New Walk, Leicester | 130 yd | |
| The Grand Union | 24 King Street, Leicester | 159 yd | |
| The Kings Head (Black Country Ales) | Kings Head, 36 King Street | 159 yd | |
| Kings Head | 36 King Street, Leicester | 173 yd | |
| FoxhutBar (Bricklayer Arms) | The Bricklayers, 78 Welford Road | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Browns | 54A King Street, Leicester | 159 yd | |
| The Fruitory | 7 - 9 King Street, Leicester | 209 yd | |
| Bread And Honey | 15 King Street, Leicester | 209 yd | |
| Wok In Wok Out | 48 Welford Road, Leicester | 250 yd | |
| D Chulo Limited | 46 Welford Road, Leicester | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 157 Granby Street, Leicester | 373 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 387 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 50 - 52 London Road, Leicester | 498 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 40 Granby Street | 546 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 211 yd |
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| The Regents Sport & Social Club REGENT ROAD | 415 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Leicester St George'S Way) 1C 1C ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Regent College REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| University Of Leicester Squash Courts 107-111 107-111 PRINCESS ROAD EAST | squash courts | 620 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Welford Road Stadium) AYLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Moat Community College MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 838 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.