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Conway Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 1PE 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 Conway Road, Leicester, LE2 1PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE2 1QA, LE2 1PD, LE2 1PS, LE2 1QN, LE2 1QB, LE2 1PR, LE2 1PN, LE2 1QD, LE2 1LH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 1PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.8%50.4%-3.4% 51.0% -0.6%
Male46.2%49.6%3.4% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.3%35.7%4.4% 37.9% -2.2%
Married: Opposite sex52.9%48.2%-4.7% 44.2% 4.0%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated5%2%-3.0% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced6.7%7.5%0.8% 9.1% -1.6%
Widowed4.2%5.9%1.7% 6.1% -0.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.4%43.1%-5.3% 48.4% -5.3%
Good health32.3%37.5%5.2% 33.6% 3.9%
Fair health13.6%13.3%-0.3% 12.7% 0.6%
Bad health3.8%4.1%0.3% 4.0% 0.1%
Very bad health1.9%2.1%0.2% 1.2% 0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 LE2 1PE this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications27.5%29.3%1.8% 18.2% 11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.6%16%1.4% 9.6% 6.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.9%9.8%-3.1% 13.4% -3.6%
Apprenticeship2.9%4.7%1.8% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.9%15.2%2.3% 16.9% -1.7%
Degree or Similar18.3%19.9%1.6% 33.8% -13.9%
Other10.8%5.1%-5.7% 2.8% 2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.3%18.4%17.1% 1.1% 17.3%
Chinese0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.7% 0.2%
Indian58.2%43.3%-14.9% 3.1% 40.2%
Pakistani7.6%7.3%-0.3% 2.7% 4.6%
Other Asian5.7%5.3%-0.4% 1.6% 3.7%
Black African0.6%1.2%0.6% 2.5% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0.9%1.5%0.6% 1.0% 0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%0.6%-0.7% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and African0%0.9%0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.6%0.3%-1.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0.9%3.2%2.3% 0.8% 2.4%
White14.2%9.4%-4.8% 81.4% -72.0%
Arab0.9%3.2%2.3% 0.6% 2.6%
Other6.3%4.7%-1.6% 1.6% 3.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 40.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom47.5%40.6%-6.9% 83.2% -42.6%
European Union5.1%14.4%9.3% 6.1% 8.3%
Rest of Europe0.6%1.2%0.6% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa16.5%9.7%-6.8% 2.7% 7.0%
Middle East and Asia28.2%33.8%5.6% 5.6% 28.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.3%0.3%-1.0% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.9%0%-0.9% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK47.5%40.6%-6.9% 83.2% -42.6%
10+ Years5.4%29.7%24.3% 9.8% 19.9%
5-10 Years9.8%14.1%4.3% 2.9% 11.2%
2-5 Years7%11.2%4.2% 2.2% 9.0%
Less than 2 years30.4%4.4%-26.0% 1.9% 2.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.7% 76.7% -14.0%
France1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Italy10.7% 0.6% 10.1%
Portugal2% 0.5% 1.5%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland2% 1.3% 0.7%
Other EU countries5.2% 1.5% 3.7%
Other Europe2% 0.2% 1.8%
North Africa0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Southern Asia8.1% 1.2% 6.9%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held4% 13.5% -9.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion6.2% 37.2% -31.0%
Christian10.3% 46.2% -35.9%
Hindu15.6% 1.7% 13.9%
Muslim60.3% 6.5% 53.8%
Sikh3.5% 0.9% 2.6%
Not answered4.1% 6.0% -1.9%

Safety

Is Conway Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Conway Road was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Spinney Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Conway Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Spinney Hills and the 291st lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,500
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in LE2 1PE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Conway Road are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Conway Road, Leicester, LE2 1PE

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE2 1PE

Average Price
£277,662
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£277,662
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Conway Road

Average Price
£247,938
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£247,938
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Conway Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
53 Conway Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£210,0002021-11-26 £231,944
37 Conway Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£213,0002021-06-25 £242,618
19 Conway Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£200,0002021-03-25 £229,405
5 Conway Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£138,7502012-09-14 £262,796
37 Conway Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,0002011-09-09 £270,373
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE2 1PE

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in LE2 1PE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee53
Part-Time Employee50
Student (economically inactive)34
Retired29
Looking after home or family29
Other18
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Unemployed13
Self-Employed10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Manufacturing22
Education18
Human health and social work activities14
Information and communication7
Other6
Transport and storage6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Financial and insurance activities5
Administrative and support service activities5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Construction2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Launceston Road , LE18 2FR
- not rated 5,294 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Evington Valley Primary School
Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL
3out of 4 500 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Medway Community Primary School
St Stephens Road , Highfields LE2 1GH
3out of 4 664 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
East Avenue , LE2 1TE
3out of 4 803 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Melbourne Road , Highfields LE2 0DR
3out of 4 1,027 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Uplands Infant School
Melbourne Road , Highfields LE2 0DR
4out of 4 1,027 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Madani Girls' School
77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL
3out of 4 738 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Madani Boys School
77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL
3out of 4 738 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Moat Community College
Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU
3out of 4 1,359 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Crown Hills Community College
Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT
3out of 4 1,415 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sir Jonathan North Girls College
Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU
4out of 4 2,471 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
WQE and Regent College Group
University Road , LE1 7RJ
- not rated 1,276 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL
- not rated 1,633 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Leicester College
Welford Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 1,869 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gateway Sixth Form College
Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA
- not rated 4,173 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Avanti Fields School
21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX
- not rated 3,195 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 4,264 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Land of Learning Primary School
5-11 Evington Drive , Leicester LE5 5PF
- not rated 516 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
372 East Park Road , LEICESTER LE5 5AY
- not rated 584 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
97 Bridge Road , Leicester LE5 3LD
- not rated 589 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Crispin's School
6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA
- not rated 716 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Leicester Preparatory School
2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA
- not rated 744 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Johnny Custard183 Evington Road, Leicester70 yd
Chaiiwala207 Evington Road, Leicester70 yd
Qbaraz181 Evington Road, Leicester70 yd
Chocoberry207 Evington Road, Leicester70 yd
Chaii Bar196 Evington Road, Leicester105 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Victoria Tennis ClubHolmfield Avenue, Leicester732 yd
The Old Horse198 London Road, Leicester772 yd
The Real Ale Classroom22 Allandale Road, Leicester1,017 yd
The Clarendon InnThe Clarendon, 7 - 9 West Avenue1,019 yd
The MarquisMarquis Of Wellington, 139 London Road1,080 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Desi Street Chef203 Evington Road, Leicester71 yd
Oodles Chinese1 Kingston Road, Leicester107 yd
Burger Base190 Evington Road, Leicester119 yd
Bombay Bites194 Evington Road, Leicester122 yd
Tasty Chicken And PizzaGround Floor, 192 Evington Road122 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-operative Food170 - 182 Evington Road, Leicester239 yd
Sainsbury's Local146 London Road, Leicester967 yd
Anna SupermarketRestaurant, 151 London Road1,080 yd
Choice SupermarketRestaurant, 151 London Road1,080 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Roundhill Tennis Club
HOMEWAY ROAD
tennis courts572 yd
Leicester Squash Club
LONDON ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts641 yd
Victoria Tennis Club
3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE
tennis courts654 yd
S & S Fitness
GWENDOLEN ROAD
health and fitness suite842 yd
Leicester Islamic Academy
LONDON ROAD
850 yd
Victoria Park
VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK LONDON ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts862 yd
S & S Fitness (Closed)
91-93 91-93 Gwendolen Road
health and fitness suite873 yd
Spinney Hill Park
264-266 264-266 EAST PARK ROAD
grass pitches1,030 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed121.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed11.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.