Overview of LE2 3WG

  • People
    View
  • Culture
    View
  • Safety
    View
  • Affluence
    View
  • Property Prices
    Average Price: £647,566
    View
  • Employment
    View
  • Schools
    View
  • Food And Drink
    View
  • Sport
    View
  • Broadband
    View
Click on the map to change the analyzed area

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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.5%48.8%1.3% 51.0% -2.2%
Male52.5%51.2%-1.3% 49.0% 2.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34%39.2%5.2% 37.9% 1.3%
Married: Opposite sex52.8%48.6%-4.2% 44.2% 4.4%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Separated1.5%0.4%-1.1% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced5.3%6.8%1.5% 9.1% -2.3%
Widowed5.7%4.7%-1.0% 6.1% -1.4%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.5%48.6%-4.9% 48.4% 0.2%
Good health34.2%38.7%4.5% 33.6% 5.1%
Fair health8.9%8.7%-0.2% 12.7% -4.0%
Bad health1.6%3.3%1.7% 4.0% -0.7%
Very bad health1.9%0.6%-1.3% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.7%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 Levels13.2%8.5%-4.7% 13.4% -4.9%
Apprenticeship2.3%2.8%0.5% 5.3% -2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.1%14.9%2.8% 16.9% -2.0%
Degree or Similar49.1%57.3%8.2% 33.8% 23.5%
Other3.8%2.5%-1.3% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.6%1.5%0.9% 1.1% 0.4%
Chinese1.3%0.3%-1.0% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian14.9%17.2%2.3% 3.1% 14.1%
Pakistani2.5%4.2%1.7% 2.7% 1.5%
Other Asian4.1%0.9%-3.2% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African0%1.2%1.2% 2.5% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%0.6%0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.6%4.2%2.6% 0.8% 3.4%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.3%2.7%1.4% 0.9% 1.8%
Mixed Other0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.8% -0.2%
White71.8%63.1%-8.7% 81.4% -18.3%
Arab0.3%0%-0.3% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.6%3%2.4% 1.6% 1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.3%82.2%-0.1% 83.2% -1.0%
European Union3.5%3.6%0.1% 6.1% -2.5%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa4.7%5.4%0.7% 2.7% 2.7%
Middle East and Asia8.9%8.4%-0.5% 5.6% 2.8%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK81%82.2%1.2% 83.2% -1.0%
10+ Years1.6%14.2%12.6% 9.8% 4.4%
5-10 Years0.6%3%2.4% 2.9% 0.1%
2-5 Years2.8%0.6%-2.2% 2.2% -1.6%
Less than 2 years13.9%0%-13.9% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.6% 76.7% 11.9%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Romania0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
North Africa0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Southern Asia1.5% 1.2% 0.3%
No passport held6.9% 13.5% -6.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33.4% 37.2% -3.8%
Christian32.8% 46.2% -13.4%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu8.1% 1.7% 6.4%
Muslim9.6% 6.5% 3.1%
Sikh7.5% 0.9% 6.6%
Not answered8.1% 6.0% 2.1%

Safety

Is Church Lane Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,300
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LE2 3WG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Church Lane are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Church Lane, Leicester, LE2 3WG

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE2 3WG

Average Price
£671,995
Semi-Detached
£425,612
Terraced
£585,511
Detached
£816,808
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Church Lane

Average Price
£647,566
Semi-Detached
£544,468
Terraced
£580,785
Detached
£710,245
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Church LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Thatched Cottage Church Lane, Leicester, Leicester
Detached, an established residential building
£610,0002023-05-26 £598,173
13 Church Lane, Leicester, Leicester
Detached, an established residential building
£420,1002015-08-20 £698,471
15B Church Lane, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£335,0002008-02-27 £580,785
15 Church Lane, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£125,0002007-08-06 £225,046
15C Church Lane, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, a newly built property
£335,0002007-04-30 £620,160
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE2 3WG

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee85
Retired63
Self-Employed41
Part-Time Employee31
Student (economically inactive)24
Looking after home or family11
Other10
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Unemployed5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Education39
Human health and social work activities24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Manufacturing12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Financial and insurance activities9
Administrative and support service activities8
Construction8
Other7
Information and communication7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Real estate activities3
Transport and storage2

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Leicester Bowling ClubLeicester Bowling Club, Kenwood Road403 yd
College Court Conference CentreCollege Court, 150 Knighton Road560 yd
Kafeneo By The Business Fashion360 Welford Road, Leicester621 yd
Easy Wok463 Welford Road, Leicester674 yd
Huns FoodGround Floor Shop, 439A Welford Road674 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cradock Arms201 Knighton Road, Leicester256 yd
Welford Bar And Grill479 Welford Road, Leicester674 yd
Friar Lane & Epworth FCFriar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East862 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Delight Express437 Welford Road, Leicester674 yd
Leicester Far East437A Welford Road, Leicester674 yd
Tins Dragon475 Welford Road, Leicester674 yd
John Dough Bakery465 Welford Road, Leicester674 yd
Grimsby Fisheries334 - 338 Welford Road, Leicester752 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Anna Supermarket349 Welford Road, Leicester914 yd
Tesco Express80 Aberdale Road, Leicester993 yd
Co-operative Store202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester1,043 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Carisbrooke Tennis Club
CARISBROOKE ROAD
indoor tennis centre, tennis courts282 yd
Sir Jonathan North College
KNIGHTON LANE EAST
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre669 yd
The Lancaster Academy
KNIGHTON LANE EAST
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts686 yd
Millgate School
SCOTT STREET
grass pitches828 yd
The Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club Limited
WESTERNHAY ROAD
squash courts, tennis courts910 yd
Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed)
Avenue Road Extension
951 yd
Knighton Park
RING ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts987 yd
Welford Road Playing Fields
WELFORD ROAD
grass pitches1,018 yd
Friar Lane & Epworth Fc
Knighton Lane East
grass pitches1,090 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed150.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.