Holbrook Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3LG 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 Holbrook Road, Leicester, LE2 3LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 3LF, LE2 3JG, LE2 3JU, LE2 3LN, LE2 3LR, LE2 3LS, LE2 3LP, LE2 3NB, LE2 2PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 3LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 53.7% | 54.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 3LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 41.6% | 46.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 38% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.4% | 50.1% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 31.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 13.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 3LG this area, 6.5% 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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 10.3% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.7% | 58.3% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 15.2% | 22.6% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 19.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 69.9% | 62.6% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -18.8% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 79.7% | 84% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 84% | 5.2% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.9% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 0.8% | -12.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Hindu | 13.9% | 1.7% | 12.2% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holbrook Road was 58.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Knighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holbrook Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knighton and the 324th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Holbrook Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-09-16 | £585,237 |
| 15 Holbrook Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-01-31 | £624,205 |
| 5 Holbrook Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-02-14 | £379,562 |
| 25 Holbrook Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2019-05-16 | £581,776 |
| 29 Holbrook Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-10-29 | £452,964 |
LE2 3LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 3LG 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Education | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 3,415 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 | 773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,530 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 | 1,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 2,564 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 | 2,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,312 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 | 3,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 4,209 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 1,813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Race Course | Leicester Racecourse, Leicester Road | 647 yd | |
| Quaver Catering | Leicester Racecourse, Leicester Road | 647 yd | |
| Leicester Golf Centre | Leicester Road, Oadby | 662 yd | |
| Burger And Sauce | 370 London Road, Leicester | 772 yd | |
| Oadby Evangelical Free Church | Stoughton Road, Oadby | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby Tennis And Social Club | Oadby Tennis & Social Club, Leicester Road | 936 yd | |
| The Real Ale Classroom | 22 Allandale Road, Leicester | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakesaway | Leicester Racecourse, Leicester Road | 647 yd | |
| Deli Flavour | 2 Allandale Road, Leicester | 1,051 yd | |
| Marchee Wok | 11 Allandale Road, Leicester | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester High School For Girls LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 243 yd |
| Oadby Municipal Golf Course (Closed) Leicester Road | golf | 658 yd |
| Oadby Granville Tennis Club GROSVENOR CRESCENT | tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Knighton Park RING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 954 yd |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 964 yd |
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,036 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 | 156.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.