Duke Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 6WB is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Duke Street, Leicester, LE1 6WB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 7AA, LE2 7AE, LE1 6RN, LE1 6RS, LE1 6RL, LE1 6WA, LE1 6RU, LE1 6RP, LE1 6YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 6WB, 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 | 57.8% | 54.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 42.2% | 45.1% | 2.9% | 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 6WB, 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 | 81.7% | 95.3% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 57.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.5% | 3.2% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -41.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 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 | 55.2% | 55.3% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 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 6WB 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 | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.5% | 61.1% | 35.6% | 16.9% | 44.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 25.3% | -25.7% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.2% | -9.3% | 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 15.2% | 6.4% | -8.8% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 11.7% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 10.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 50.7% | 54.4% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 6.7% | 1.2% | -5.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 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 | 47.5% | 61.8% | 14.3% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 15.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.5% | 13.6% | -12.9% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 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 | 47.1% | 61.8% | 14.7% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 17.5% | 8.3% | -9.2% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 4% | -9.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 5.1% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 20.9% | 11.9% | 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 Duke Street was 154.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Duke Street has the 49th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 226th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 19 Time House, 3 Duke Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-08-06 | £131,453 |
| Flat 10 1 Duke Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-05-30 | £95,596 |
| Flat 35 Time House, 3 Duke Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,750 | 2025-04-25 | £64,282 |
| Flat 1 1 Duke Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2025-04-01 | £67,509 |
| Flat 4 Time House, 3 Duke Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-05-30 | £103,282 |
LE1 6WB 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 6WB 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 | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | - not rated | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 2out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Infant School Skipworth Street , LE2 1GJ | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newarke School Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 2,409 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 | 388 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,503 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 | 4,391 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 | 4,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 5,031 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 | 325 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 | 325 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 512 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Montessori Sixth Form College 140 Regent Road , LE1 7PA | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School William Street , Leicester LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Tea | 56 Welford Road, Leicester | 20 yd | |
| Koben | 19 King Street, Leicester | 69 yd | |
| La Foret Cafe | 11 King Street, Leicester | 69 yd | |
| Makaron | 7 - 9 King Street, Leicester | 69 yd | |
| Esquires Coffee Houses | The Circle, 5 New Walk Place | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grand Union | 24 King Street, Leicester | 94 yd | |
| The Kings Head (Black Country Ales) | Kings Head, 36 King Street | 94 yd | |
| FoxhutBar (Bricklayer Arms) | The Bricklayers, 78 Welford Road | 108 yd | |
| Kings Head | 36 King Street, Leicester | 112 yd | |
| Sophy Bar | 8 - 10 King Street, Leicester | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok In Wok Out | 48 Welford Road, Leicester | 30 yd | |
| D Chulo Limited | 46 Welford Road, Leicester | 30 yd | |
| Popeyes | 40 Welford Road, Leicester | 30 yd | |
| Ravioli | 46 Welford Road, Leicester | 30 yd | |
| The Fruitory | 7 - 9 King Street, Leicester | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 227 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 157 Granby Street, Leicester | 485 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 40 Granby Street | 500 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 635 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 50 - 52 London Road, Leicester | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 52 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 75 yd |
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester St George'S Way) 1C 1C ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| The Regents Sport & Social Club REGENT ROAD | 625 yd | |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Welford Road Stadium) AYLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 783 yd |
| Regent College REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 785 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.