Elston Fields is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 6NF 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 Elston Fields, Leicester, LE2 6NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 6LQ, LE2 6RA, LE2 6NH, LE2 6LP, LE2 6NG, LE2 6NE, LE2 6NX, LE2 6LE, LE2 6NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 6NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 57% | 53.3% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 43% | 46.7% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 6NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 48.2% | 55.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 27.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 7% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 36.3% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 34.2% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 19% | 20.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 6NF this area, 40.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.1% | 40.5% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 22.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 10.2% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 14.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 20% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 10.3% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 82.6% | 73.3% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 92.1% | 82.3% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 82.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.3% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 36.2% | 13.5% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elston Fields was 140.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% lower than the Eyres Monsell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elston Fields has the 15th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eyres Monsell and the 268th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 110.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Elston Fields, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-15 | £253,090 |
| 10 Elston Fields, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-01-14 | £228,099 |
| 16 Elston Fields, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2010-11-12 | £227,455 |
LE2 6NF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 3,081 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 | 154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | 2out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Wigston Lane , Aylestone LE2 8TN | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,619 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 Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,256 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 2,812 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldhill Adventure Playground | Goldhill Recreation Centre, Goldhill Spinney | 268 yd | |
| Tyrrell's | 449 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 495 yd | |
| Racheal's Bakery | 469 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 495 yd | |
| The Bread Basket | 581 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 620 yd | |
| Munchies | 94 Grace Road, Leicester | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge | 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 495 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth FC | Friar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Chippy | 36A The Fairway, Leicester | 286 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal | 36 The Fairway, Leicester | 301 yd | |
| Fat Tony's Fish Bar | 443 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 495 yd | |
| Saffron Kebab House | Ground Floor, 437A Saffron Lane | 495 yd | |
| Cappadokia Grill | 97 Southfields Drive, Leicester | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 483 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 483 yd | |
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Youth Centre BOULDER LANE | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Southfields Drive Sports Centre (Closed) Southfields Drive | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| The Lancaster Academy KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 893 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy TRENANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.