Lord Byron Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 6DU 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 Lord Byron Street, Leicester, LE2 6DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 6EA, LE2 6DP, LE2 6EB, LE2 6ES, LE2 6EH, LE2 6EU, LE2 6EW, LE2 6BL, LE2 6EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 6DU is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 46.6% | 46.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 53.4% | 53.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 6DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.7% 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 | 67.7% | 68.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 30.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 24.5% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.8%) 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% | 54.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 31.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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.
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 11.9% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.7% | 26.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 43.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 8.2% | 6.6% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 63.3% | 55.3% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -26.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 68.2% | 64.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 6.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 18.3% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67.5% | 64.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 14.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 5.2% | -4.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lord Byron Street was 108.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lord Byron Street has the 45th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 359th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lord Byron Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-08-27 | £161,417 |
| 18 Lord Byron Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-03-28 | £231,551 |
| 21 Lord Byron Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-02-28 | £181,187 |
| 17 Lord Byron Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2023-03-31 | £77,378 |
| 12 Lord Byron Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-03-23 | £238,495 |
LE2 6DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6DU 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 | 112 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 87 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 5,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Infant and Nursery School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Junior School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Fields Primary School and Community Centre Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 576 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 793 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 4,061 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 4,673 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 | 947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,332 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 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 2,314 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 | 281 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | 4out of 4 | 281 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Way Centre Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Bazzar | 326 Welford Road, Leicester | 86 yd | |
| Huns Food | Ground Floor Shop, 439A Welford Road | 101 yd | |
| Greedy Belly | 435 Welford Road, Leicester | 101 yd | |
| Easy Wok | 463 Welford Road, Leicester | 101 yd | |
| Kafeneo By The Business Fashion | 360 Welford Road, Leicester | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welford Bar And Grill | 479 Welford Road, Leicester | 101 yd | |
| The Donkey | 203 Welford Road, Leicester | 503 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth FC | Friar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East | 511 yd | |
| Cradock Arms | 201 Knighton Road, Leicester | 621 yd | |
| New Road Inn | 201 Welford Road, Leicester | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby Fisheries | 334 - 338 Welford Road, Leicester | 86 yd | |
| Delight Express | 437 Welford Road, Leicester | 101 yd | |
| Leicester Far East | 437A Welford Road, Leicester | 101 yd | |
| Tins Dragon | 475 Welford Road, Leicester | 101 yd | |
| John Dough Bakery | 465 Welford Road, Leicester | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 177 yd | |
| Co-operative Store | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester | 600 yd | |
| Food Plus | 205 - 207 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 912 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 87 - 89 Queens Road, Leicester | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Knighton Park Table Tennis Club (Closed) Avenue Road Extension | 555 yd | |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 691 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| The Lancaster Academy KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Wyggeston And Queen Elizabeth I College UNIVERSITY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Carisbrooke Tennis Club CARISBROOKE ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 987 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.