Hardwicke Road is in Narborough, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE19 3LW is located in the Narborough & Littlethorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardwicke Road, Narborough, Leicester, LE19 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE19 3WA, LE19 3WB, LE19 3WD, LE19 3LX, LE19 3WE, LE19 3YH, LE19 3YS, LE19 3LY, LE19 3YT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE19 3LW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 44.7% | 49.2% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 55.3% | 50.8% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 38.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 41.9% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 53.4% | 53.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 9.4% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 9.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 22.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 23.9% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 94.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardwicke Road was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% lower than the Narborough & Littlethorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardwicke Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Narborough & Littlethorpe and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 166.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hardwicke Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-03-27 | £433,687 |
| 20 Hardwicke Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2025-03-14 | £340,968 |
| 7 Hardwicke Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-06-09 | £468,716 |
| 10 Hardwicke Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-10-15 | £479,342 |
| 5 Hardwicke Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-10-30 | £389,262 |
LE19 3LW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hill Field Primary School Copt Oak Road , Narborough LE19 3EF | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huncote Primary School Denman Lane , Huncote LE9 3BS | 2out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pastures Primary School Thornhills , Narborough LE19 3YP | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greystoke Primary School Thornton Drive , Narborough LE19 2GX | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Enderby Danemill Primary School Mill Lane , Enderby LE19 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countesthorpe Academy Winchester Road , LE8 5PR | - not rated | 4,922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Estley Community College Station Road , Broughton Astley LE9 6PT | 3out of 4 | 5,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Farm Education Lodge Farm , Sutton In the Elms LE9 6RB | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke House Day School Croft Road , Cosby LE9 1SE | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | - not rated | 4,940 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copt Oak | Hardwicke Road, Narborough | 313 yd | |
| Tinglebug Farm Garden Centre | Tinglebug Farm, Narborough Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dovecote | Coventry Road, Narborough | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pastures | Unit 4, Copt Oak Court | 460 yd | |
| UK PIZZA HOUSE | Unit 3, Copt Oak Court | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Copt Oak Court, Hardwicke Road | 457 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.