Southernhay Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3TW 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 Close, Leicester, LE2 3TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 3TN, LE2 3HF, LE2 3TJ, LE2 3DQ, LE2 3DD, LE2 3EB, LE2 3TL, LE2 3ET, LE2 3TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 3TW 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 3TW, 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 3TW 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 Close was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southernhay Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 357th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-08-22 | £459,045 |
| 25 Southernhay Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £652,500 | 2022-06-30 | £666,368 |
| 19 Southernhay Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2022-04-07 | £655,921 |
| 6 Southernhay Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-12-17 | £502,726 |
| 31 Southernhay Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-12-03 | £608,563 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE2 3TW 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 | - not rated | 4,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 4out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,439 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 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,326 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 | 901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,449 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 | 2,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,060 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 | 597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 325 yd | |
| Northern Cobbler | 104 Queens Road, Leicester | 386 yd | |
| Cake Origin | 110 Queens Road, Leicester | 429 yd | |
| Martin Bros. Micropizzeria | 117 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 487 yd | |
| Drizul | 127 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Road Tap | 109 Queens Road, Leicester | 514 yd | |
| Knighton Conservative Club | 123 - 125 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 520 yd | |
| The Clarendon Inn | The Clarendon, 7 - 9 West Avenue | 529 yd | |
| The Verandah | 71 Queens Road, Leicester | 612 yd | |
| Cradock Arms | 201 Knighton Road, Leicester | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juicy Spuds / Juicy Jacks | 151B Queens Road, Leicester | 343 yd | |
| Vicky's Chippy | 27 Avenue Road Extension, Leicester | 353 yd | |
| Peri Hot Flames | Shop, 146 Clarendon Park Road | 516 yd | |
| Veggie Master Chef | 161 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 518 yd | |
| Clarendon House | 198 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 550 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 613 yd | |
| Co-op | Gables Hotel Former, 368 London Road | 753 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 142 yd |
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 493 yd | |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 519 yd | |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Leicester Squash Club LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,023 yd |
| Wyggeston And Queen Elizabeth I College UNIVERSITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.