Westbury Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 6AG is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westbury Road, Leicester, LE2 6AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 6AD, LE2 6BH, LE2 6AA, LE2 1XL, LE2 1XQ, LE2 6BD, LE2 1YE, LE2 6AL, LE2 1YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 6AG is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 58.6% | 46.7% | -11.9% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 41.4% | 53.3% | 11.9% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 6AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.7% 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 | 96.3% | 93.7% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 55.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -40.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -7.9% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 54.8% | 56.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 33.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 8.4% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 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 6AG this area, 1.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39.7% | 59.8% | 20.1% | 16.9% | 42.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 30.5% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 13.3% | 1.1% | -12.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 37.1% | 11.1% | -26.0% | 0.7% | 10.4% |
| Indian | 11.7% | 12.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 13.1% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 33.1% | 34.8% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -46.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 54% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 54% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 45.5% | 25.7% | -19.8% | 5.6% | 20.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.8% | 53.9% | 9.1% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 42.5% | 11.6% | -30.9% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 26.7% | 23.3% | 1.9% | 24.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 22.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westbury Road was 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Westbury Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 298th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Westbury Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-01-20 | £184,140 |
| 6 Westbury Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-11-07 | £238,148 |
| 36 Westbury Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-12-23 | £275,516 |
| 21 Westbury Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-05-26 | £242,367 |
| 7 Westbury Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-12-18 | £199,124 |
LE2 6AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6AG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 432 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 4,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 4out of 4 | 1,422 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 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Free schools | 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 | 560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,028 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 | 2,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 726 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 778 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CurryaZa | New Road Inn, 201 Welford Road | 92 yd | |
| Tasty Home Restaurant | 219 - 221 Welford Road, Leicester | 92 yd | |
| Koffee Klubb | 282 Welford Road, Leicester | 323 yd | |
| The Skylark Bakery | 249 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 342 yd | |
| House Of Hyderabad | 2 Morris Road, Leicester | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Donkey | 203 Welford Road, Leicester | 92 yd | |
| New Road Inn | 201 Welford Road, Leicester | 99 yd | |
| Leicester Sports Centre | 16 Commercial Square, Leicester | 556 yd | |
| Welford Bar And Grill | 479 Welford Road, Leicester | 642 yd | |
| Knighton Conservative Club | 123 - 125 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgrill | 188A Welford Road, Leicester | 116 yd | |
| Spicy Flames / Chilli Corner | 188 Howard Road, Leicester | 168 yd | |
| Anmol Sweet Centre | 269 Welford Road, Leicester | 284 yd | |
| Peri Peri Mack Chicken | 355 Welford Road, Leicester | 284 yd | |
| Ruby Takeaway | Ground Floor Shop, 320 Welford Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 379 yd | |
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 548 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, 9 Counting House Road | 724 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 745 yd | |
| Food Plus | 205 - 207 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyggeston And Queen Elizabeth I College UNIVERSITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Leicester Sports Centre Ltd COMMERCIAL SQUARE | 585 yd | |
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 592 yd | |
| Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| The Danielle Brown Sports Centre UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Charles Wilson Sports Hall University Road | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Leicester College (Freemans Park Campus) FREEMENS PARK CAMPUS FREEMENS PARK CAMPUS WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 928 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 124.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.