London Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 2PS is located in the Knighton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 2014-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 2PJ, LE2 2BB, LE2 2BJ, LE2 2PL, LE2 3ND, LE2 2PQ, LE2 2BH, LE2 2BQ, LE2 3HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 2PS is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 42.6% | 45.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 57.4% | 54.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 2PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 51.3% | 56.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 24.6% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 10.9% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 45.8% | 40.4% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 37.7% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 18.1% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 23.7% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 2.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.7% | 49.6% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 8.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 78.6% | 65.8% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 82.3% | 72.4% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 72.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 8.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 200.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 142nd highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Alexandra Court, 342 London Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2014-02-28 | £998,616 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 4,254 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 | 656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | - not rated | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Infant and Nursery School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,713 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 4,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 4,200 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 4,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 4,300 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 | 1,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,411 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 | 3,493 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 | 3,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbank Grammar School 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 36 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Highfields Boys' Secondary School 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 36 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Lodge School London Road , LE2 3ND | - not rated | 138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miller House School 58 Stoneygate Road , LE2 2BN | - not rated | 249 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby Evangelical Free Church | Stoughton Road, Oadby | 275 yd | |
| Burger And Sauce | 370 London Road, Leicester | 276 yd | |
| Baker St Cakes | 37 Francis Street, Leicester | 367 yd | |
| Whagwan Yard | 34A Francis Street, Leicester | 373 yd | |
| The Coffee Obsessive | 53 Francis Street, Leicester | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Tennis Club | Holmfield Avenue, Leicester | 366 yd | |
| The Real Ale Classroom | 22 Allandale Road, Leicester | 452 yd | |
| The Clarendon Inn | The Clarendon, 7 - 9 West Avenue | 754 yd | |
| Queens Road Tap | 109 Queens Road, Leicester | 841 yd | |
| The Verandah | 71 Queens Road, Leicester | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Flavour | 2 Allandale Road, Leicester | 452 yd | |
| Marchee Wok | 11 Allandale Road, Leicester | 452 yd | |
| Juicy Spuds / Juicy Jacks | 151B Queens Road, Leicester | 754 yd | |
| Vicky's Chippy | 27 Avenue Road Extension, Leicester | 800 yd | |
| Wicked / Wraps And Wings / Eggsquisite | 70 Queens Road, Leicester | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 419 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 895 yd | |
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 239 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 368 yd |
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 446 yd |
| Roundhill Tennis Club HOMEWAY ROAD | tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 981 yd | |
| Leicester Squash Club LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,004 yd |
| Leicester High School For Girls LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 169.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.