Ratcliffe Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3TE 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 Ratcliffe Road, Leicester, LE2 3TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 3TY, LE2 3TX, LE2 3HB, LE2 3JZ, LE2 3HD, LE2 3JX, LE2 3HH, LE2 3NE, LE2 3JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE2 3TE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54.7% | 49.8% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 50.2% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.4% | 39.9% | -16.5% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 37.1% | 13.3% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 11.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 50.1% | 44.9% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 28.9% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 18.5% | 7.4% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 15.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 35.1% | 13.5% | -21.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 51.8% | 21.9% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 15.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72% | 69.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 81% | 76.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 76.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 16% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.5% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 15.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ratcliffe Road was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% lower than the Knighton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ratcliffe Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knighton and the 248th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 Ratcliffe Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2021-06-25 | £1,294,346 |
| 101 - 107 Ratcliffe Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £5,300,000 | 2018-12-12 | £6,613,094 |
| 7 Ratcliffe Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £611,000 | 2018-10-19 | £821,520 |
| 11 Ratcliffe Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2018-02-09 | £803,392 |
| 131 Ratcliffe Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2018-01-23 | £794,979 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,868 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 | 338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,303 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 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 2,276 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 | 1,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,336 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 | 3,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,625 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 | 555 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 1,168 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 | 253 yd | |
| Oadby Evangelical Free Church | Stoughton Road, Oadby | 318 yd | |
| Whagwan Yard | 34A Francis Street, Leicester | 611 yd | |
| Baker St Cakes | 37 Francis Street, Leicester | 628 yd | |
| The Coffee Obsessive | 53 Francis Street, Leicester | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Ale Classroom | 22 Allandale Road, Leicester | 667 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club | Holmfield Avenue, Leicester | 753 yd | |
| Cradock Arms | 201 Knighton Road, Leicester | 932 yd | |
| The Clarendon Inn | The Clarendon, 7 - 9 West Avenue | 1,010 yd | |
| Queens Road Tap | 109 Queens Road, Leicester | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Flavour | 2 Allandale Road, Leicester | 667 yd | |
| Marchee Wok | 11 Allandale Road, Leicester | 667 yd | |
| Juicy Spuds / Juicy Jacks | 151B Queens Road, Leicester | 896 yd | |
| Vicky's Chippy | 27 Avenue Road Extension, Leicester | 917 yd | |
| Veggie Master Chef | 161 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 230 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 428 yd |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 630 yd | |
| Leicester High School For Girls LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 1,059 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.6% |
| 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.