Beresford Drive is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3LA 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 Beresford Drive, Leicester, LE2 3LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 3LB, LE2 3NA, LE2 3LD, LE2 3LJ, LE2 3NB, LE2 3LH, LE2 3LT, LE2 3LL, LE2 3LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 3LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 49.2% | 52.5% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.5% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE2 3LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 29.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 52.4% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 9.2% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 49.8% | 53.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 32.6% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3LA this area, 5.9% 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 67.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 8.4% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 9.5% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.4% | 67.8% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 34.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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 | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 18.1% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 15.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 81.2% | 72.4% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 85.1% | 81.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 81.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.9% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 0.9% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beresford Drive was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Knighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beresford Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knighton and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Beresford Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-10-26 | £463,727 |
| 6 Beresford Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-08-26 | £424,117 |
| 18 Beresford Drive, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-04-20 | £475,814 |
| 2 Beresford Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-10-15 | £670,214 |
| 30 Beresford Drive, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-04-23 | £491,957 |
LE2 3LA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,451 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 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 2,583 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 | 1,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,113 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 | 2,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,963 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 | 500 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 1,621 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 | 650 yd | |
| Oadby Evangelical Free Church | Stoughton Road, Oadby | 699 yd | |
| Leicester Bowling Club | Leicester Bowling Club, Kenwood Road | 734 yd | |
| Leicester Golf Centre | Leicester Road, Oadby | 818 yd | |
| Leicester Race Course | Leicester Racecourse, Leicester Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Ale Classroom | 22 Allandale Road, Leicester | 1,003 yd | |
| Cradock Arms | 201 Knighton Road, Leicester | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakesaway | Leicester Racecourse, Leicester Road | 830 yd | |
| Deli Flavour | 2 Allandale Road, Leicester | 1,003 yd | |
| Marchee Wok | 11 Allandale Road, Leicester | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester High School For Girls LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Oadby Municipal Golf Course (Closed) Leicester Road | golf | 798 yd |
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 809 yd |
| Knighton Park RING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Oadby Granville Tennis Club GROSVENOR CRESCENT | tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 1,092 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.