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Carisbrooke Park is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3PQ is located in the Knighton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.

StreetScan combines information about Carisbrooke Park, Leicester, LE2 3PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE2 3PL, LE2 3PJ, LE2 3PF, LE2 3PZ, LE2 3PP, LE2 3WL, LE2 3PA, LE2 3PG, LE2 3WP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 3PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53%50.1%-2.9% 51.0% -0.9%
Male47%49.9%2.9% 49.0% 0.9%

Partnership Status

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 3PQ 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.1%27.3%0.2% 37.9% -10.6%
Married: Opposite sex60.4%60.1%-0.3% 44.2% 15.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated2.1%1.7%-0.4% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced5.4%5.9%0.5% 9.1% -3.2%
Widowed5%4.2%-0.8% 6.1% -1.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.7%57.7%5.0% 48.4% 9.3%
Good health38%29.5%-8.5% 33.6% -4.1%
Fair health6.1%10.5%4.4% 12.7% -2.2%
Bad health2.3%1.4%-0.9% 4.0% -2.6%
Very bad health0.9%0.9%0.0% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.1%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 Levels11.1%11.9%0.8% 13.4% -1.5%
Apprenticeship1.1%2.4%1.3% 5.3% -2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.9%12.9%4.0% 16.9% -4.0%
Degree or Similar55%58.4%3.4% 33.8% 24.6%
Other5%0.7%-4.3% 2.8% -2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.3%0.3% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese0.6%2%1.4% 0.7% 1.3%
Indian27.4%25.6%-1.8% 3.1% 22.5%
Pakistani0%3.4%3.4% 2.7% 0.7%
Other Asian0.9%0.8%-0.1% 1.6% -0.8%
Black African0.3%0.6%0.3% 2.5% -1.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian2%2.8%0.8% 0.8% 2.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.2%1.7%0.5% 0.9% 0.8%
Mixed Other1.2%0.3%-0.9% 0.8% -0.5%
White62.5%55.8%-6.7% 81.4% -25.6%
Arab1.7%1.7%0.0% 0.6% 1.1%
Other1.7%5.1%3.4% 1.6% 3.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.8%77.3%-0.5% 83.2% -5.9%
European Union4%5.1%1.1% 6.1% -1.0%
Rest of Europe0.9%0%-0.9% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa9.2%6.2%-3.0% 2.7% 3.5%
Middle East and Asia6.9%10.5%3.6% 5.6% 4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%0.8%-0.4% 1.3% -0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK76.7%77.6%0.9% 83.2% -5.6%
10+ Years0.3%18.5%18.2% 9.8% 8.7%
5-10 Years2.6%2%-0.6% 2.9% -0.9%
2-5 Years1.2%1.1%-0.1% 2.2% -1.1%
Less than 2 years19.3%0.9%-18.4% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88% 76.7% 11.3%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Italy1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia1.1% 1.2% -0.1%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held6.6% 13.5% -6.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion23.5% 37.2% -13.7%
Christian39.9% 46.2% -6.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu14.2% 1.7% 12.5%
Muslim7.6% 6.5% 1.1%
Sikh8.8% 0.9% 7.9%
Other religion0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Not answered5.1% 6.0% -0.9%

Safety

Is Carisbrooke Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carisbrooke Park 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.

Carisbrooke Park 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,600
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in LE2 3PQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Carisbrooke Park are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Carisbrooke Park, Leicester, LE2 3PQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE2 3PQ

Average Price
£623,740
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£623,740
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Carisbrooke Park

Average Price
£649,130
Semi-Detached
£711,828
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£643,905
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Carisbrooke ParkStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
9 Carisbrooke Park, Leicester, Leicester
Detached, an established residential building
£587,5002023-01-06 £564,588
10 Carisbrooke Park, Leicester, Leicester
Detached, an established residential building
£365,0002015-08-12 £606,860
4 Carisbrooke Park, Leicester, Leicester
Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002013-04-05 £467,412
14 Carisbrooke Park, Leicester, Leicester
Detached, an established residential building
£280,0002006-10-13 £530,730
5 Carisbrooke Park, Leicester, Leicester
Detached, an established residential building
£290,0002006-03-31 £565,294
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE2 3PQ

Employment

LE2 3PQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee108
Retired73
Part-Time Employee36
Student (economically inactive)23
Self-Employed18
Looking after home or family15
Other9
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Unemployed1

Employment Industry

Education52
Manufacturing19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Human health and social work activities17
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Financial and insurance activities11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Construction8
Information and communication5
Other4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Administrative and support service activities3
Transport and storage3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Real estate activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Launceston Road , LE18 2FR
- not rated 3,133 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Overdale Junior School
Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA
3out of 4 403 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Overdale Infant School
Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA
3out of 4 526 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newstead Road , LE2 3TA
4out of 4 598 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Avenue Primary School
Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ
3out of 4 1,062 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
East Avenue , LE2 1TE
3out of 4 1,467 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sir Jonathan North Girls College
Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU
4out of 4 814 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
The Lancaster Academy
Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU
1out of 4 896 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Madani Girls' School
77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL
3out of 4 2,779 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Madani Boys School
77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL
3out of 4 2,779 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Wigston Academy
Station Road , LE18 2DT
2out of 4 3,026 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
WQE and Regent College Group
University Road , LE1 7RJ
- not rated 1,685 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leicester College
Welford Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 2,425 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL
- not rated 3,090 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

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 2,306 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Avanti Fields School
21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX
- not rated 3,599 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leicester Partnership School
Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR
3out of 4 281 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Millgate School
18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW
- not rated 1,108 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Leicester High School for Girls
454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP
- not rated 1,226 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Leicester Islamic Academy
320 London Road , LE2 2PJ
- not rated 1,349 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Leicester Preparatory School
2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA
- not rated 1,469 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Leicester Bowling ClubLeicester Bowling Club, Kenwood Road77 yd
College Court Conference CentreCollege Court, 150 Knighton Road662 yd
Kafeneo By The Business Fashion360 Welford Road, Leicester956 yd
Easy Wok463 Welford Road, Leicester1,014 yd
Huns FoodGround Floor Shop, 439A Welford Road1,014 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cradock Arms201 Knighton Road, Leicester501 yd
Welford Bar And Grill479 Welford Road, Leicester1,014 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Delight Express437 Welford Road, Leicester1,014 yd
Leicester Far East437A Welford Road, Leicester1,014 yd
Tins Dragon475 Welford Road, Leicester1,014 yd
John Dough Bakery465 Welford Road, Leicester1,014 yd
I-Dragon99 Aberdale Road, Leicester1,017 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express80 Aberdale Road, Leicester1,053 yd
Co-opGables Hotel Former, 368 London Road1,079 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Carisbrooke Tennis Club
CARISBROOKE ROAD
indoor tennis centre, tennis courts131 yd
Knighton Park
RING ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts687 yd
The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited
WESTERNHAY ROAD
squash courts, tennis courts889 yd
Welford Road Playing Fields
WELFORD ROAD
grass pitches912 yd
The Lancaster Academy
KNIGHTON LANE EAST
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts1,000 yd
Sir Jonathan North College
KNIGHTON LANE EAST
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre1,013 yd
Oadby Municipal Golf Course (Closed)
Leicester Road
golf1,059 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 21.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 21.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 21.4%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed71.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed143.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.