Bloomfield Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 6LA is located in the Saffron electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bloomfield Road, Leicester, LE2 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 6LD, LE2 6SB, LE2 6UF, LE2 6LF, LE2 6LW, LE2 6LX, LE2 6LL, LE2 8FN, LE2 6LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 6LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 52% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 6LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 42.1% | 53.9% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 31.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 43% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 35.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 6LA this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 30.6% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 24.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 9.4% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86.3% | 72.4% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 90.9% | 80.5% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 80.5% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 12.8% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bloomfield Road was 162.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bloomfield Road has the 48th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 202nd highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Bloomfield Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-06-05 | £242,649 |
| 38 Bloomfield Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2022-10-28 | £243,624 |
| 26 Bloomfield Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-04-28 | £234,899 |
| 26 - 28 Bloomfield Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £303,500 | 2021-08-04 | £324,048 |
| 36 Bloomfield Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2020-06-22 | £234,857 |
LE2 6LA 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 6LA 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 5,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Fields Primary School and Community Centre Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Infant School Southfields Drive , LE2 6QT | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 847 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 847 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,237 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 5,042 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 | 1,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,085 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 | 1,418 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 | 1,418 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 | 826 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Course Centre 124 Wigston Lane , LE2 8TN | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 94 Grace Road, Leicester | 313 yd | |
| Tyrrell's | 449 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 359 yd | |
| Racheal's Bakery | 469 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 359 yd | |
| Million Flavours | 215 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 616 yd | |
| Goldhill Adventure Playground | Goldhill Recreation Centre, Goldhill Spinney | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge | 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 359 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth FC | Friar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East | 625 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Grace Road, Leicester | 664 yd | |
| Aylestone Conservative Club | 204 - 206 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Saffron Service Station, 413 Saffron Lane | 170 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal | 36 The Fairway, Leicester | 328 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Chippy | 36A The Fairway, Leicester | 331 yd | |
| Fat Tony's Fish Bar | 443 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 359 yd | |
| Saffron Kebab House | Ground Floor, 437A Saffron Lane | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 359 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 654 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 654 yd | |
| Food Plus | 205 - 207 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 717 yd | |
| Aldi | Adelaide Works, 577 Aylestone Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Kingfisher Youth Centre BOULDER LANE | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 753 yd |
| The Lancaster Academy KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 794 yd |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Banks Road BANKS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 191.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.