Welford Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 6BJ 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 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 6EG, LE2 6AN, LE2 1YB, LE2 6AF, LE2 6AA, LE2 6BD, LE2 3AQ, LE2 3AG, LE2 3EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 6BJ is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 50.9% | 45% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 55% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 6BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 89.4% 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 | 84.4% | 89.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 51.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.3% | 4.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -39.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 56.4% | 56.2% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 32.9% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6BJ this area, 4.9% 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 | 9.4% | 4.9% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -11.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 52.2% | 62.3% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 45.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 25.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 10.7% | 1.3% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.9% 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 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 13.2% | 4.2% | -9.0% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 17.2% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 14.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3% | 20.1% | 17.1% | 2.5% | 17.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 65.8% | 40.9% | -24.9% | 81.4% | -40.5% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 67.5% | 61% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 11.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.2% | 14.7% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.5% | 61.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 14.6% | 3.9% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 7.3% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 13.4% | 7.0% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 16.3% | 6.0% | 10.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welford Road was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welford Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 227th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-27 | £188,657 |
| 271 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-07-10 | £222,490 |
| 299 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-11-24 | £253,710 |
| 327 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-02-11 | £240,408 |
| 297 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2022-01-31 | £279,927 |
LE2 6BJ 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 6BJ 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) | 217 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 4,183 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 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Newstead Road , LE2 3TA | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Community school | 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 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,009 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 | 2,293 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 | 2,554 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 | 485 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 956 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 1,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koffee Klubb | 282 Welford Road, Leicester | 53 yd | |
| The Skylark Bakery | 249 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 165 yd | |
| CurryaZa | New Road Inn, 201 Welford Road | 232 yd | |
| Tasty Home Restaurant | 219 - 221 Welford Road, Leicester | 232 yd | |
| Kelly K's Cafe | 19 Kingsley Street, Leicester | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Donkey | 203 Welford Road, Leicester | 232 yd | |
| Welford Bar And Grill | 479 Welford Road, Leicester | 362 yd | |
| New Road Inn | 201 Welford Road, Leicester | 363 yd | |
| Knighton Conservative Club | 123 - 125 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 610 yd | |
| Queens Road Tap | 109 Queens Road, Leicester | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anmol Sweet Centre | 269 Welford Road, Leicester | 2 yd | |
| Peri Peri Mack Chicken | 355 Welford Road, Leicester | 2 yd | |
| Ruby Takeaway | Ground Floor Shop, 320 Welford Road | 146 yd | |
| Grimsby Fisheries | 334 - 338 Welford Road, Leicester | 256 yd | |
| Burgrill | 188A Welford Road, Leicester | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 96 yd | |
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 448 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 742 yd | |
| Food Plus | 205 - 207 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 911 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, 9 Counting House Road | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 446 yd | |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Wyggeston And Queen Elizabeth I College UNIVERSITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Leicester Sports Centre Ltd COMMERCIAL SQUARE | 839 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 955 yd |
| The Danielle Brown Sports Centre UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.