Queens Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3FN 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 Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 3FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 3FT, LE2 3EE, LE2 3ET, LE2 3FS, LE2 3EF, LE2 3ES, LE2 3NX, LE2 3EB, LE2 3DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 3FN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3FN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 59.3% | 64% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 26.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (89%) 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 | 57% | 56% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 33% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3FN this area, 7.1% 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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 7.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 4.8% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.8% | 36.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 20.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 43.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.8% | 77.1% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 79.8% | 79.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 80.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 10.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 2.7% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Road was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Queens Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 296th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Queens Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2024-12-18 | £369,427 |
| 183 Queens Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-07-28 | £263,213 |
| 167 Queens Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,500 | 2022-03-25 | £383,853 |
| Flat 4 Stafford Court, 179 Queens Road, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2022-01-27 | £127,996 |
| 185 Queens Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-12-08 | £176,323 |
LE2 3FN 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 3FN 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) | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,389 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 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,270 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 | 713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,818 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 | 2,848 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 | 785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 885 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cobbler | 104 Queens Road, Leicester | 271 yd | |
| Cake Origin | 110 Queens Road, Leicester | 309 yd | |
| College Court Conference Centre | College Court, 150 Knighton Road | 326 yd | |
| Drizul | 127 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 351 yd | |
| Martin Bros. Micropizzeria | 117 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton Conservative Club | 123 - 125 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 337 yd | |
| Queens Road Tap | 109 Queens Road, Leicester | 376 yd | |
| The Clarendon Inn | The Clarendon, 7 - 9 West Avenue | 460 yd | |
| The Verandah | 71 Queens Road, Leicester | 481 yd | |
| Cradock Arms | 201 Knighton Road, Leicester | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicky's Chippy | 27 Avenue Road Extension, Leicester | 163 yd | |
| Juicy Spuds / Juicy Jacks | 151B Queens Road, Leicester | 200 yd | |
| Peri Hot Flames | Shop, 146 Clarendon Park Road | 303 yd | |
| Clarendon House | 198 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 308 yd | |
| Veggie Master Chef | 161 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 308 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 481 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 634 yd | |
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 236 yd | |
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 403 yd |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 699 yd | |
| Wyggeston And Queen Elizabeth I College UNIVERSITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Leicester Squash Club LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 997 yd |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,002 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 | 222.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.