Orlando Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 1WN 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 Orlando Road, Leicester, LE2 1WN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 1XG, LE2 1TA, LE2 1TS, LE2 1TG, LE2 1TU, LE2 1WP, LE2 1TR, LE2 1WQ, LE2 1AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 1WN 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 1WN, 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 Orlando Road was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Orlando Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 116th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Orlando Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-09-20 | £329,696 |
| 2 Orlando Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-07-29 | £355,175 |
| 3 Orlando Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-01-08 | £230,391 |
| 13 Orlando Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2020-12-07 | £252,925 |
| 6 Orlando Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-12-14 | £369,296 |
LE2 1WN 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 1WN 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 | - not rated | 4,653 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 | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Highfields LE2 1GH | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,151 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 | 2,578 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 | 3,337 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 | 276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 546 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 99 yd | |
| Friends Tandoori Restaurant | 56 - 58 Queens Road, Leicester | 99 yd | |
| Subway | 82 Queens Road, Leicester | 99 yd | |
| Barceloneta / Dos Hermanos | 52 - 54 Queens Road, Leicester | 99 yd | |
| Grounded Kitchen | 50 Queens Road, Leicester | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clarendon Inn | The Clarendon, 7 - 9 West Avenue | 120 yd | |
| The Verandah | 71 Queens Road, Leicester | 122 yd | |
| Queens Road Tap | 109 Queens Road, Leicester | 198 yd | |
| Knighton Conservative Club | 123 - 125 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 281 yd | |
| O2 | Percy Gee Building, University Of Leicester | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicked / Wraps And Wings / Eggsquisite | 70 Queens Road, Leicester | 99 yd | |
| WOK 68 | 68 Queens Road, Leicester | 99 yd | |
| Pavlos Kebabs And Pizzas | 88 Queens Road, Leicester | 99 yd | |
| MG Queens Ltd / Baxters | 81 Queens Road, Leicester | 122 yd | |
| Queens Kebab House / Mad Chef | 57 Queens Road, Leicester | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 122 yd | |
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 446 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 914 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 170 - 182 Evington Road, Leicester | 1,023 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 146 London Road, Leicester | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Squash Club LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 451 yd |
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 509 yd | |
| Wyggeston And Queen Elizabeth I College UNIVERSITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 632 yd | |
| The Danielle Brown Sports Centre UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Charles Wilson Sports Hall University Road | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 841 yd |
| Regent College REGENT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 | 87.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 22.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.