Central Avenue is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 1TB 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 Central Avenue, Leicester, LE2 1TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 1TE, LE2 1TR, LE2 3AH, LE2 1TL, LE2 3AD, LE2 1TS, LE2 3BB, LE2 3AA, LE2 1TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 1TB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 50.5% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49.5% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 LE2 1TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 54.3% | 60.3% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 25.8% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 47.5% | 52.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 29.5% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 15.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 13.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.3% | 22.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.2% | 80.8% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 83.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 84.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 160th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Central Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-01-23 | £436,310 |
| 8 Central Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-12-07 | £403,915 |
| 23 Central Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £753,000 | 2023-06-13 | £765,207 |
| 24 Central Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-03-31 | £432,310 |
| 5 Central Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-09-30 | £513,029 |
LE2 1TB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 LE2 1TB 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 4,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 61 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Infant and Nursery School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 4,383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 4,440 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 4,440 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 4,554 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 4,701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,401 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 | 3,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 5,011 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Crispin's Pre-Preparatory School St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 309 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 4 - 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School 4 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 340 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 418 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 80A Queens Road, Leicester | 234 yd | |
| Friends Tandoori Restaurant | 56 - 58 Queens Road, Leicester | 234 yd | |
| Subway | 82 Queens Road, Leicester | 234 yd | |
| Barceloneta / Dos Hermanos | 52 - 54 Queens Road, Leicester | 234 yd | |
| Grounded Kitchen | 50 Queens Road, Leicester | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clarendon Inn | The Clarendon, 7 - 9 West Avenue | 136 yd | |
| The Verandah | 71 Queens Road, Leicester | 269 yd | |
| Queens Road Tap | 109 Queens Road, Leicester | 279 yd | |
| Knighton Conservative Club | 123 - 125 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 372 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club | Holmfield Avenue, Leicester | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicked / Wraps And Wings / Eggsquisite | 70 Queens Road, Leicester | 234 yd | |
| WOK 68 | 68 Queens Road, Leicester | 234 yd | |
| Pavlos Kebabs And Pizzas | 88 Queens Road, Leicester | 234 yd | |
| MG Queens Ltd / Baxters | 81 Queens Road, Leicester | 269 yd | |
| Queens Kebab House / Mad Chef | 57 Queens Road, Leicester | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 269 yd | |
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 538 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 170 - 182 Evington Road, Leicester | 965 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 1,018 yd | |
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 448 yd | |
| Leicester Squash Club LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 468 yd |
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 575 yd | |
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 661 yd |
| Wyggeston And Queen Elizabeth I College UNIVERSITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| The Danielle Brown Sports Centre UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Charles Wilson Sports Hall University Road | health and fitness suite | 935 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 | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.