Northcote Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3FJ 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 Northcote Road, Leicester, LE2 3FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 3UE, LE2 3UD, LE2 3TS, LE2 3TU, LE2 3FU, LE2 3FP, LE2 3TQ, LE2 3TP, LE2 3HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 3FJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52.4% | 52% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 35.7% | -7.3% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 47.2% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 54.1% | 54.7% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 19.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 53.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 17.9% | 26.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 23.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 63.5% | 52.1% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -29.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 76.8% | 73.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 72.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 20.8% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 2.4% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 14.8% | 1.7% | 13.1% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northcote Road was 83.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northcote Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 468th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Northcote Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-01-31 | £327,667 |
| 66 Northcote Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-05-10 | £490,994 |
| 49 Northcote Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-06-09 | £500,420 |
| 64 Northcote Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-04-17 | £442,702 |
| 52 Northcote Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-02 | £459,823 |
LE2 3FJ 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 3FJ 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,729 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 | 4out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,634 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 | 1,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,483 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 Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,120 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 875 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 1,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Court Conference Centre | College Court, 150 Knighton Road | 57 yd | |
| Kafeneo By The Business Fashion | 360 Welford Road, Leicester | 624 yd | |
| Northern Cobbler | 104 Queens Road, Leicester | 637 yd | |
| Spice Bazzar | 326 Welford Road, Leicester | 678 yd | |
| Cake Origin | 110 Queens Road, Leicester | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradock Arms | 201 Knighton Road, Leicester | 308 yd | |
| Welford Bar And Grill | 479 Welford Road, Leicester | 685 yd | |
| Knighton Conservative Club | 123 - 125 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 717 yd | |
| Queens Road Tap | 109 Queens Road, Leicester | 752 yd | |
| The Clarendon Inn | The Clarendon, 7 - 9 West Avenue | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicky's Chippy | 27 Avenue Road Extension, Leicester | 542 yd | |
| Juicy Spuds / Juicy Jacks | 151B Queens Road, Leicester | 570 yd | |
| Clarendon House | 198 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 660 yd | |
| Peri Hot Flames | Shop, 146 Clarendon Park Road | 677 yd | |
| Grimsby Fisheries | 334 - 338 Welford Road, Leicester | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 660 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 794 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 858 yd | |
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 571 yd | |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 858 yd | |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 1,060 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.