Babington Row is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 6QA 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 Babington Row, Leicester, LE2 6QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 6QY, LE2 6JH, LE2 6QL, LE2 6TL, LE2 6JJ, LE2 6TA, LE2 6HD, LE2 6HL, LE2 6QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 6QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 55% | 54% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 45% | 46% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 6QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 47.9% | 52.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 29.5% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.1% | 43.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 37.6% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 11.8% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 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 6QA this area, 28.5% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.5% | 28.5% | -19.0% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17.2% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 20.7% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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 | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 79.4% | 72.2% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 89.9% | 85.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 85.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Babington Row was 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% lower than the Eyres Monsell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Babington Row has the 21st highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eyres Monsell and the 343rd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Babington Row, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-26 | £252,051 |
| 16 Babington Row, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2022-11-02 | £166,830 |
| 17 Babington Row, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2019-08-06 | £225,024 |
| 16 Babington Row, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2011-07-04 | £240,244 |
| 4 Babington Row, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2005-05-27 | £196,399 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | 2out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Leys Primary School Guilford Drive , LE18 1HG | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Community Primary School Cheshire Drive , South Wigston LE18 4WA | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overdale Infant School Eastcourt Road , Knighton LE2 3YA | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,957 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 | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,706 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 | 1,475 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 2,814 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 | 433 yd | |
| SJ's Cafe | 89 Stonesby Avenue, Leicester | 581 yd | |
| Chartwell Cafe | Unit 6, West House | 1,051 yd | |
| The Bread Basket | 581 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aberdale Inn | Aberdale Inn, 111 Shackerdale Road | 525 yd | |
| Chartwell Arms | Chartwell Drive, Wigston | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Chippy | 81 Southfields Drive, Leicester | 306 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 99 Southfields Drive, Leicester | 306 yd | |
| J&Js Dutchpot | 75 Southfields Drive, Leicester | 306 yd | |
| Cappadokia Grill | 97 Southfields Drive, Leicester | 339 yd | |
| The Fish Shack | 84 Shackerdale Road, Leicester | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 80 Aberdale Road, Leicester | 591 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 1,089 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Youth Centre BOULDER LANE | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| The Lancaster Academy KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Southfields Drive Sports Centre (Closed) Southfields Drive | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 1,007 yd |
| Aylestone Park Football Club (Closed) Dorset Avenue | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy TRENANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Welford Road Playing Fields WELFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.