Welford Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 7AA 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 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 7AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 6WB, LE2 7AE, LE1 6RN, LE1 6RU, LE1 5TN, LE1 6RS, LE1 5TS, LE1 6RL, LE2 7AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 7AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 57.8% | 54.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 42.2% | 45.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 7AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95.3% 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 | 81.7% | 95.3% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 57.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.5% | 3.2% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -41.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.1%) 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 | 55.2% | 55.3% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 7AA this area, 3.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.5% | 61.1% | 35.6% | 16.9% | 44.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 25.3% | -25.7% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.2% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 15.2% | 6.4% | -8.8% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 11.7% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 10.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 50.7% | 54.4% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 6.7% | 1.2% | -5.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 47.5% | 61.8% | 14.3% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 15.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.5% | 13.6% | -12.9% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.1% | 61.8% | 14.7% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 17.5% | 8.3% | -9.2% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 4% | -9.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 5.1% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 20.9% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 16.2% | 6.0% | 10.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welford Road was 161.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welford Road has the 47th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 222nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-09-17 | £177,295 |
| 54 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-09-17 | £192,396 |
| 48 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-12-01 | £376,697 |
| 42 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-10-13 | £188,203 |
| 46 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2009-12-16 | £483,604 |
LE2 7AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 1590 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 628 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Pluto Close , Highfields LE2 0UU | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 876 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 522 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,209 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 345 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 364 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Tea | 56 Welford Road, Leicester | 18 yd | |
| Koben | 19 King Street, Leicester | 83 yd | |
| La Foret Cafe | 11 King Street, Leicester | 83 yd | |
| Makaron | 7 - 9 King Street, Leicester | 83 yd | |
| Yo! Fresh | 31 - 35 Welford Road, Leicester | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grand Union | 24 King Street, Leicester | 116 yd | |
| The Kings Head (Black Country Ales) | Kings Head, 36 King Street | 116 yd | |
| FoxhutBar (Bricklayer Arms) | The Bricklayers, 78 Welford Road | 118 yd | |
| Kings Head | 36 King Street, Leicester | 132 yd | |
| Sophy Bar | 8 - 10 King Street, Leicester | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok In Wok Out | 48 Welford Road, Leicester | 5 yd | |
| D Chulo Limited | 46 Welford Road, Leicester | 5 yd | |
| Popeyes | 40 Welford Road, Leicester | 5 yd | |
| Ravioli | 46 Welford Road, Leicester | 5 yd | |
| Hot Fudge | 27 Welford Road, Leicester | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 217 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 40 Granby Street | 502 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 157 Granby Street, Leicester | 505 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 631 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 8 Haymarket Towers, 29 Humberstone Gate | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 64 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 94 yd |
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester St George'S Way) 1C 1C ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| The Regents Sport & Social Club REGENT ROAD | 650 yd | |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 756 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Welford Road Stadium) AYLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| St Andrews Ball Court WALNUT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 791 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 | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.