St James Terrace is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 1NA is located in the Stoneygate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James Terrace, Leicester, LE2 1NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 1LQ, LE2 1NE, LE2 1LR, LE2 1HQ, LE2 1HR, LE2 1LD, LE2 1LW, LE2 1LL, LE2 1HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 1NA is primarily male, with 57% 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 | 44.5% | 43% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 55.5% | 57% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
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 LE2 1NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 62% | 56.9% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 35.7% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 51.2% | 42.4% | -8.8% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 40.1% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 26% | 9.5% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34.7% | 20.9% | -13.8% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 31.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 9.4% | 5.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.8% 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 | 11.6% | 21.8% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 20.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 22.3% | 19.5% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 16.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 43.4% | 25.8% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -55.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, just 49.9% 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 | 65.6% | 49.9% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 14.5% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 8.9% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 25.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 19.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19% 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 | 65.4% | 50.2% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 19% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 10.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 12.2% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 9.7% | 1.2% | 8.5% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 18% | 46.2% | -28.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 42.3% | 6.5% | 35.8% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Terrace was 248.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 321.2% higher than the Spinney Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Terrace has the 5th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Spinney Hills and the 118th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 170.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 St James Terrace, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-05-24 | £93,482 |
| 14 St James Terrace, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2018-03-23 | £671,804 |
| 15 St James Terrace, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2015-11-02 | £110,591 |
| 15 St James Terrace, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2014-03-28 | £107,513 |
| 1 St James Terrace, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2009-01-21 | £389,667 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE2 1NA 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 | 71 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Other | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 5,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Highfields LE2 1GH | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy Melbourne Road , Highfields LE2 0DR | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Infant School Melbourne Road , Highfields LE2 0DR | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,522 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 | 2,619 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 | 4,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 691 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School 372 East Park Road , LEICESTER LE5 5AY | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 97 Bridge Road , Leicester LE5 3LD | - not rated | 851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asilah Caffe | 59A Evington Road, Leicester | 224 yd | |
| Dania Cafe | 24 Evington Road, Leicester | 253 yd | |
| Coffee Maison | 121A Evington Road, Leicester | 254 yd | |
| J Hope Cafe | 59 St Stephens Road, Leicester | 279 yd | |
| Oro Bakes And Coffee | 94 Evington Road, Leicester | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Horse | 198 London Road, Leicester | 223 yd | |
| The Marquis | Marquis Of Wellington, 139 London Road | 549 yd | |
| O2 | Percy Gee Building, University Of Leicester | 770 yd | |
| The Clarendon Inn | The Clarendon, 7 - 9 West Avenue | 808 yd | |
| The Verandah | 71 Queens Road, Leicester | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misba Balti | 48 Evington Road, Leicester | 254 yd | |
| Best Shawarma | 113 Evington Road, Leicester | 254 yd | |
| New Golden Dragon | 74 Evington Road, Leicester | 286 yd | |
| Blue Point | 67 Evington Road, Leicester | 287 yd | |
| Picnic Kebab House | 149 Evington Road, Leicester | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 170 - 182 Evington Road, Leicester | 443 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 146 London Road, Leicester | 456 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | Restaurant, 151 London Road | 549 yd | |
| Choice Supermarket | Restaurant, 151 London Road | 549 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Squash Club LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 271 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 293 yd |
| University Of Leicester Squash Courts 107-111 107-111 PRINCESS ROAD EAST | squash courts | 704 yd |
| The Danielle Brown Sports Centre UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Regent College REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Charles Wilson Sports Hall University Road | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| The Regents Sport & Social Club REGENT ROAD | 924 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 964 yd |
| Highfields Centre MELBOURNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 984 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.