Neston Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 6RD 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 Neston Road, Leicester, LE2 6RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 6LE, LE2 6LP, LE2 6LQ, LE2 6LS, LE2 6RG, LE2 6RF, LE2 6RH, LE2 6RE, LE2 6RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 6RD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.8% of the population 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 | 53.6% | 62.8% | 9.2% | 51.0% | 11.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 37.2% | -9.2% | 49.0% | -11.8% |
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 6RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 56% | 56% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 30.7% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 11.1% | 4.3% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5.1% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 56.4% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 24.1% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 16% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6RD this area, 30.4% 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 30.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25% | 17.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 8.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 12.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 20.8% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.7% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 13% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 19.8% | 16.2% | 1.0% | 18.8% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 69.2% | 46.7% | -22.5% | 81.4% | -34.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 80.5% | 69.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 69.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 20% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.3% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0.7% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.8% | 76.7% | -25.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neston Road was 203.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% higher than the Eyres Monsell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Neston Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eyres Monsell and the 156th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Neston Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-06-28 | £227,781 |
| 40 Neston Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-04-21 | £182,789 |
| 4 Neston Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-12-02 | £182,037 |
| 50 Neston Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2021-08-13 | £192,947 |
| 46 Neston Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2020-10-19 | £206,033 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE2 6RD 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | - not rated | 3,166 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 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | 2out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Wigston Lane , Aylestone LE2 8TN | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | 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 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 2,911 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 | 2,143 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,392 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 | 1,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,010 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 | 1,002 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 2,556 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 | 527 yd | |
| Racheal's Bakery | 469 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 527 yd | |
| Munchies | 94 Grace Road, Leicester | 764 yd | |
| The Bread Basket | 581 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge | 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 527 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth FC | Friar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Chippy | 36A The Fairway, Leicester | 284 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal | 36 The Fairway, Leicester | 307 yd | |
| Fat Tony's Fish Bar | 443 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 527 yd | |
| Saffron Kebab House | Ground Floor, 437A Saffron Lane | 527 yd | |
| Subway | Saffron Service Station, 413 Saffron Lane | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 527 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 648 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 648 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 80 Aberdale Road, Leicester | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Youth Centre BOULDER LANE | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| The Lancaster Academy KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 644 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Southfields Drive Sports Centre (Closed) Southfields Drive | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 959 yd |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 963 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 | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.