Lytton Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 1WL 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 Lytton Road, Leicester, LE2 1WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 1WB, LE2 1WJ, LE2 1WD, LE2 1WG, LE2 1XP, LE2 1YG, LE2 1WF, LE2 3AN, LE2 1XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 1WL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents 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 | 51.7% | 54.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 45.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 1WL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.4% 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 | 71.4% | 76.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 38.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 12.9% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 61.2% | 55.5% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.1% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1WL this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 5.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39.1% | 43.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 26.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 44.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.1% | 82.6% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 83.6% | 84.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 84% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lytton Road was 178.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lytton Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 171st highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Lytton Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-31 | £277,861 |
| 83 Lytton Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-21 | £313,881 |
| 27 Lytton Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2023-07-28 | £262,332 |
| 25 Lytton Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-01-21 | £283,702 |
| 53 Lytton Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-02-24 | £382,363 |
LE2 1WL 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 LE2 1WL 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) | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 4,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 4,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Infant and Nursery School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 4,666 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 4,788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,813 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 | 2,923 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 | 2,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 699 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 4 - 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 705 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School 4 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 860 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Skylark Bakery | 249 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 250 yd | |
| Drizul | 127 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 317 yd | |
| CurryaZa | New Road Inn, 201 Welford Road | 334 yd | |
| Tasty Home Restaurant | 219 - 221 Welford Road, Leicester | 334 yd | |
| Bondade | 111 Queens Road, Leicester | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton Conservative Club | 123 - 125 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 247 yd | |
| Queens Road Tap | 109 Queens Road, Leicester | 330 yd | |
| The Donkey | 203 Welford Road, Leicester | 334 yd | |
| The Verandah | 71 Queens Road, Leicester | 349 yd | |
| New Road Inn | 201 Welford Road, Leicester | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon House | 198 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 156 yd | |
| Peri Hot Flames | Shop, 146 Clarendon Park Road | 203 yd | |
| Veggie Master Chef | 161 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 250 yd | |
| Spicy Flames / Chilli Corner | 188 Howard Road, Leicester | 271 yd | |
| Burgrill | 188A Welford Road, Leicester | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 156 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 349 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 457 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, 9 Counting House Road | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 237 yd | |
| Wyggeston And Queen Elizabeth I College UNIVERSITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| The Danielle Brown Sports Centre UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Charles Wilson Sports Hall University Road | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Leicester Squash Club LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 884 yd |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Leicester Sports Centre Ltd COMMERCIAL SQUARE | 967 yd | |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 976 yd | |
| Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.