London Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3JX 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 London Road, Leicester, LE2 3JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 2DG, LE2 2PN, LE2 2DH, LE2 3TB, LE2 3NE, LE2 3TE, LE2 3TY, LE2 3TX, LE2 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE2 3JX 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 3JX, 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 London Road was 1358.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1752.7% higher than the Knighton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
London Road has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knighton and the 11th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 300.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 230.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 349 London Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-05-03 | £511,170 |
| Martin House, 341 London Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2017-01-31 | £1,445,007 |
| 351 London Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2001-08-24 | £1,017,089 |
| 353 London Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2001-06-28 | £930,000 |
| 353 London Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2000-01-19 | £998,140 |
LE2 3JX 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 3JX 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 | - not rated | 3,890 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 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,369 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 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 2,181 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 | 1,586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,254 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 3,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 1,270 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger And Sauce | 370 London Road, Leicester | 214 yd | |
| Oadby Evangelical Free Church | Stoughton Road, Oadby | 259 yd | |
| Whagwan Yard | 34A Francis Street, Leicester | 538 yd | |
| Baker St Cakes | 37 Francis Street, Leicester | 561 yd | |
| Anatolia | 14 Allandale Road, Leicester | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Ale Classroom | 22 Allandale Road, Leicester | 577 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club | Holmfield Avenue, Leicester | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Flavour | 2 Allandale Road, Leicester | 577 yd | |
| Marchee Wok | 11 Allandale Road, Leicester | 577 yd | |
| Juicy Spuds / Juicy Jacks | 151B Queens Road, Leicester | 1,054 yd | |
| Vicky's Chippy | 27 Avenue Road Extension, Leicester | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 95 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester High School For Girls LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 578 yd |
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 706 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 799 yd |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 971 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.