Southernhay Avenue is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3TU is located in the Knighton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 2003-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southernhay Avenue, Leicester, LE2 3TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 3UD, LE2 3TP, LE2 3UE, LE2 3FJ, LE2 3TL, LE2 3FU, LE2 3HJ, LE2 3HN, LE2 3FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 3TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.1% | -1.7% | 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 area around LE2 3TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 44.8% | 47.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 34.9% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 54% | 44.6% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 36.2% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around LE2 3TU this area, 8.1% 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 3.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 8.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 20.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 55.4% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.6% | 16% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 12.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72.3% | 72.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 76.2% 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% | 76.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 76.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 16.5% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 1.4% | -14.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southernhay Avenue was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southernhay Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 366th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Southernhay Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-08-18 | £301,127 |
| 35 Southernhay Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £298,500 | 2023-04-05 | £316,077 |
| 35 Southernhay Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-30 | £297,274 |
| 11 Southernhay Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-07-16 | £338,968 |
| 17 Southernhay Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-07-29 | £499,867 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE2 3TU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 3,771 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 | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | - not rated | 222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Infant and Nursery School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 3,775 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 4,098 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 4,112 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 | 1,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,491 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 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 429 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Way Centre Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 429 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| South Lodge School London Road , LE2 3ND | - not rated | 663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbank Grammar School 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Court Conference Centre | College Court, 150 Knighton Road | 89 yd | |
| Northern Cobbler | 104 Queens Road, Leicester | 552 yd | |
| Cake Origin | 110 Queens Road, Leicester | 595 yd | |
| Drizul | 127 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 650 yd | |
| Martin Bros. Micropizzeria | 117 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradock Arms | 201 Knighton Road, Leicester | 407 yd | |
| Knighton Conservative Club | 123 - 125 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 646 yd | |
| Queens Road Tap | 109 Queens Road, Leicester | 672 yd | |
| The Clarendon Inn | The Clarendon, 7 - 9 West Avenue | 727 yd | |
| Welford Bar And Grill | 479 Welford Road, Leicester | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicky's Chippy | 27 Avenue Road Extension, Leicester | 468 yd | |
| Juicy Spuds / Juicy Jacks | 151B Queens Road, Leicester | 488 yd | |
| Clarendon House | 198 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 610 yd | |
| Peri Hot Flames | Shop, 146 Clarendon Park Road | 614 yd | |
| Veggie Master Chef | 161 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 610 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 778 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 808 yd | |
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 299 yd |
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 526 yd | |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 579 yd |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 757 yd | |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,051 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 | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| 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 | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.