Church Lane is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 3WG 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 Church Lane, Leicester, LE2 3WG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 3WT, LE2 3WS, LE2 6ER, LE2 3WR, LE2 3WH, LE2 3WF, LE2 3PZ, LE2 3WQ, LE2 3WE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE2 3WG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.5% | 48.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.5% | 51.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 34% | 39.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 48.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 48.6% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 38.7% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 3WG this area, 8.2% 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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 8.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 8.5% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 57.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 14.9% | 17.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 14.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 71.8% | 63.1% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 82.3% | 82.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 8.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 82.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 14.2% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 0% | -13.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 171.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 46th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 205th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatched Cottage Church Lane, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-05-26 | £598,173 |
| 13 Church Lane, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £420,100 | 2015-08-20 | £698,471 |
| 15B Church Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2008-02-27 | £580,785 |
| 15 Church Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-08-06 | £225,046 |
| 15C Church Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £335,000 | 2007-04-30 | £620,160 |
LE2 3WG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE2 3WG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE2 3WG 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 | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overdale Junior School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 463 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 3,112 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 | 1,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,897 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 Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 743 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Bowling Club | Leicester Bowling Club, Kenwood Road | 403 yd | |
| College Court Conference Centre | College Court, 150 Knighton Road | 560 yd | |
| Kafeneo By The Business Fashion | 360 Welford Road, Leicester | 621 yd | |
| Easy Wok | 463 Welford Road, Leicester | 674 yd | |
| Huns Food | Ground Floor Shop, 439A Welford Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradock Arms | 201 Knighton Road, Leicester | 256 yd | |
| Welford Bar And Grill | 479 Welford Road, Leicester | 674 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth FC | Friar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delight Express | 437 Welford Road, Leicester | 674 yd | |
| Leicester Far East | 437A Welford Road, Leicester | 674 yd | |
| Tins Dragon | 475 Welford Road, Leicester | 674 yd | |
| John Dough Bakery | 465 Welford Road, Leicester | 674 yd | |
| Grimsby Fisheries | 334 - 338 Welford Road, Leicester | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 914 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 80 Aberdale Road, Leicester | 993 yd | |
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 282 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 669 yd |
| The Lancaster Academy KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited WESTERNHAY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 951 yd | |
| Knighton Park RING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 987 yd |
| Welford Road Playing Fields WELFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.