Elmsleigh Avenue is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 2DG is located in the Knighton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmsleigh Avenue, Leicester, LE2 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 2PN, LE2 2DH, LE2 3JX, LE2 2DF, LE2 3NE, LE2 2ED, LE2 2RB, LE2 2DR, LE2 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE2 2DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 46.3% | 49.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.3% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 35.8% | 43.9% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 40.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 6.4% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 46.3% | 48.5% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 12.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 2.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 53.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 8% | 1.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 19.4% | 28.7% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 25.6% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 61.2% | 43.6% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 68.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 68.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 15.9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 69.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 19.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 5.2% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 20.6% | 1.7% | 18.9% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmsleigh Avenue was 1133.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1561.0% higher than the Knighton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Elmsleigh Avenue has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knighton and the 15th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 375.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 167.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ashford Court Elmsleigh Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-24 | £308,735 |
| 4 Ashford Court Elmsleigh Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-01-07 | £339,404 |
| 5 Ashford Court Elmsleigh Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2016-07-08 | £404,099 |
| 3 Ashford Court Elmsleigh Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2016-01-27 | £390,354 |
| 4 Ashford Court Elmsleigh Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2008-04-03 | £404,605 |
LE2 2DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE2 2DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | - not rated | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Infant and Nursery School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,806 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,955 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 | 3,328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,917 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 4,009 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,719 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,854 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 | 3,430 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 | 3,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 5,177 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lodge School London Road , LE2 3ND | - not rated | 347 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Montessori School 58 Stoneygate Road , LE2 2BN | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miller House School 58 Stoneygate Road , LE2 2BN | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbank Grammar School 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Highfields Boys' Secondary School 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger And Sauce | 370 London Road, Leicester | 168 yd | |
| Oadby Evangelical Free Church | Stoughton Road, Oadby | 195 yd | |
| Whagwan Yard | 34A Francis Street, Leicester | 459 yd | |
| Baker St Cakes | 37 Francis Street, Leicester | 483 yd | |
| Anatolia | 14 Allandale Road, Leicester | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Ale Classroom | 22 Allandale Road, Leicester | 494 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club | Holmfield Avenue, Leicester | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Flavour | 2 Allandale Road, Leicester | 494 yd | |
| Marchee Wok | 11 Allandale Road, Leicester | 494 yd | |
| Juicy Spuds / Juicy Jacks | 151B Queens Road, Leicester | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 25 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester High School For Girls LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 593 yd |
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 682 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,055 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.