Kenwood Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3PJ 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 Kenwood Road, Leicester, LE2 3PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 3PL, LE2 3WL, LE2 3PP, LE2 3PQ, LE2 3WP, LE2 3PG, LE2 3PD, LE2 3WA, LE2 3PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 3PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47% | 49.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 3PJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 27.1% | 27.3% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 60.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 52.7% | 57.7% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 29.5% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 58.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.9% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 55% | 58.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| Other | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 27.4% | 25.6% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 22.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 62.5% | 55.8% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 77.8% | 77.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 6.2% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 10.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 77.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.5% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 0.9% | -18.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 14.2% | 1.7% | 12.5% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 8.8% | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenwood Road was 67.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Knighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kenwood Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knighton and the 378th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Kenwood Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2023-07-28 | £453,537 |
| 34 Kenwood Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2022-08-15 | £434,965 |
| 38 Kenwood Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-03-24 | £426,890 |
| 46 Kenwood Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-01-15 | £389,424 |
| 44 Kenwood Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2019-11-20 | £468,533 |
LE2 3PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Leys Primary School Guilford Drive , LE18 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Community 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 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,210 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 | 2,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,690 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 | 384 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 1,582 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 Bowling Club | Leicester Bowling Club, Kenwood Road | 46 yd | |
| College Court Conference Centre | College Court, 150 Knighton Road | 783 yd | |
| Kafeneo By The Business Fashion | 360 Welford Road, Leicester | 1,043 yd | |
| Leicester Golf Centre | Leicester Road, Oadby | 1,049 yd | |
| Bella Italia | 297 - 299 Leicester Road, Wigston | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradock Arms | 201 Knighton Road, Leicester | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-Dragon | 99 Aberdale Road, Leicester | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 80 Aberdale Road, Leicester | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 247 yd |
| Knighton Park RING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Welford Road Playing Fields WELFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Oadby Municipal Golf Course (Closed) Leicester Road | golf | 998 yd |
| The Lancaster Academy KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 1,031 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 | 246.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.