Princess Road East is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 7DQ 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 Princess Road East, Leicester, LE1 7DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 7DW, LE1 7DF, LE1 7DA, LE1 7PE, LE1 7GF, LE1 7GS, LE1 7GD, LE1 7GH, LE1 7GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 7DQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 59.4% | 56.5% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 40.6% | 43.5% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 7DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 94.8% 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 | 93.7% | 94.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 56.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -40.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -8.3% |
| 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 (92.5%) 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 | 62.1% | 58.2% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
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 7DQ this area, 2.3% 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 | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.4% | 64.7% | 37.3% | 16.9% | 47.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 26.4% | -13.7% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 18.5% | 1.8% | -16.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.5% 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 | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 32.3% | 10% | -22.3% | 0.7% | 9.3% |
| Indian | 12.8% | 17.1% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 14.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 33.3% | 31.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -49.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 32.9% | 64.2% | 31.3% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 8.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 44% | 16.9% | -27.1% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.6% | 2.4% | -7.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 32.8% | 64.5% | 31.7% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 52% | 11.2% | -40.8% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 4.6% | -8.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 16.6% | 15.2% | 1.9% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 12.9% | 6.0% | 6.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Road East was 75.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princess Road East has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 428th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 26 79 Princess Road East, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-07-02 | £110,000 |
| Flat 6 New Walk Central Apartments, 77 - 89 Princess Road East, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £244,845 | 2025-06-20 | £250,309 |
| Apartment 3 79 Princess Road East, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-02-10 | £139,132 |
| Apartment 23 79 Princess Road East, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2024-10-08 | £108,723 |
| 81B Princess Road East, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-07-08 | £190,068 |
LE1 7DQ 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 7DQ 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) | 402 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,557 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 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Infant School Skipworth Street , LE2 1GJ | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Community Junior School St Stephens Road , Highfields LE2 1GH | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Highfields LE2 1GH | 3out of 4 | 864 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 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newarke School Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 373 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,047 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 | 4,163 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 | 4,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Montessori Sixth Form College 140 Regent Road , LE1 7PA | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Infirmary School Infirmary Square , LE1 5WW | - not rated | 638 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 | 638 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 736 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Irwin College 164 London Road , LE2 1ND | - not rated | 746 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Associates At HSBC | 51 De Montfort Street, Leicester | 65 yd | |
| Catering Academy At New Walk Museum | New Walk Museum, 53 New Walk | 150 yd | |
| Mumbai Inn | 1 De Montfort Street, Leicester | 217 yd | |
| Attenborough Arts Bar | Richard Attenborough Centre, Lancaster Road | 258 yd | |
| Roosters Grill | 111 London Road, Leicester | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Club | 102 Regent Road, Leicester | 64 yd | |
| Revolution | 6B New Walk, Leicester | 281 yd | |
| The Hind | Hind Hotel, 49 - 51 London Road | 301 yd | |
| The Marquis | Marquis Of Wellington, 139 London Road | 437 yd | |
| The Y Bar | Ymca, 7 East Street | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Boi | 77 London Road, Leicester | 272 yd | |
| Amigo Grill | 57B London Road, Leicester | 279 yd | |
| Tangastey | 57 London Road, Leicester | 279 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 121A London Road, Leicester | 326 yd | |
| Upper Crust | Leicester Railway Station, London Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 50 - 52 London Road, Leicester | 343 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | Restaurant, 151 London Road | 437 yd | |
| Choice Supermarket | Restaurant, 151 London Road | 437 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 157 Granby Street, Leicester | 518 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 146 London Road, Leicester | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents Sport & Social Club REGENT ROAD | 63 yd | |
| Regent College REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| University Of Leicester Squash Courts 107-111 107-111 PRINCESS ROAD EAST | squash courts | 257 yd |
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 558 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester St George'S Way) 1C 1C ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Charles Wilson Sports Hall University Road | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| The Danielle Brown Sports Centre UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 703 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.