Southernhay Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3TJ 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 Southernhay Road, Leicester, LE2 3TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 3TN, LE2 3EU, LE2 3DD, LE2 3DA, LE2 3HP, LE2 3HE, LE2 3TW, LE2 3HG, LE2 3EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 3TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 46.7% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 56.3% | 50.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.8% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 8.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 14.8% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.1% | 56.8% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 15.3% | 19.2% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 16.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 4% | -5.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 69.4% | 56.5% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 76.1% | 81.3% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 7% | -5.7% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 81% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 11.4% | 6.9% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 2.9% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Hindu | 13.6% | 1.7% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southernhay Road was 89.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southernhay Road has the 41st lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 460th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Southernhay Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £974,000 | 2024-05-30 | £969,963 |
| 2A Southernhay Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2023-12-19 | £957,074 |
| 42 Southernhay Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £652,500 | 2023-06-02 | £635,312 |
| 14 Southernhay Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-11-06 | £424,513 |
| 12 Southernhay Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £607,000 | 2019-10-25 | £760,531 |
LE2 3TJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 4out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evington Valley Primary School Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,449 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 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,215 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 | 916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,262 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 413 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 689 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cobbler | 104 Queens Road, Leicester | 407 yd | |
| Cake Origin | 110 Queens Road, Leicester | 442 yd | |
| Martin Bros. Micropizzeria | 117 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 487 yd | |
| College Court Conference Centre | College Court, 150 Knighton Road | 510 yd | |
| Drizul | 127 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clarendon Inn | The Clarendon, 7 - 9 West Avenue | 485 yd | |
| Queens Road Tap | 109 Queens Road, Leicester | 522 yd | |
| Knighton Conservative Club | 123 - 125 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 561 yd | |
| The Verandah | 71 Queens Road, Leicester | 603 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club | Holmfield Avenue, Leicester | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juicy Spuds / Juicy Jacks | 151B Queens Road, Leicester | 395 yd | |
| Vicky's Chippy | 27 Avenue Road Extension, Leicester | 432 yd | |
| Veggie Master Chef | 161 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 558 yd | |
| Wicked / Wraps And Wings / Eggsquisite | 70 Queens Road, Leicester | 578 yd | |
| WOK 68 | 68 Queens Road, Leicester | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 604 yd | |
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 641 yd | |
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 665 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 173 yd |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 331 yd | |
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 606 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Leicester Squash Club LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 913 yd |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 962 yd |
| Wyggeston And Queen Elizabeth I College UNIVERSITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.