Grange Lane is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 7EE 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 Grange Lane, Leicester, LE2 7EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 5XY, LE1 5XW, LE2 7DH, LE2 7DN, LE2 7NS, LE2 7NT, LE1 5TT, LE1 5TN, LE2 7AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 7EE, 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 | 55% | 54.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 45% | 45.1% | 0.1% | 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 7EE, 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 | 96.6% | 95.3% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 57.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -41.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 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 | 57.1% | 55.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 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 7EE 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 | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 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 | 9.8% | 4.1% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 54.7% | 61.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 44.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 25.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 11% | 2.2% | -8.8% | 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 | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 15.5% | 6.4% | -9.1% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 11.7% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 10.9% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 54% | 54.4% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 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 | 63.9% | 61.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 15.9% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.1% | 13.6% | -7.5% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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 | 63.7% | 61.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 24.2% | 8.3% | -15.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 20.9% | 17.3% | 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 Grange Lane was 148.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Lane has the 50th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 238th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Grange Lane, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2015-06-05 | £1,968,085 |
LE2 7EE 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 7EE 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 | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 2out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newarke School Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 623 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,276 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 | 4,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 5,272 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Infirmary School Infirmary Square , LE1 5WW | - not rated | 205 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 205 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 393 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sathya Sai School Narborough Road , At the Crossroad With Upperton Road LE3 0BT | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Montessori Sixth Form College 140 Regent Road , LE1 7PA | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rileys | Snooker Club, 35 Grange Lane | 3 yd | |
| Sapphire | Swan And Rushes, 19 Infirmary Square | 46 yd | |
| The Coffee House At De Montfort University | Hugh Aston Building Faculty Of Busi, De Montfort University | 160 yd | |
| Windsor Coffee Shop | Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square | 202 yd | |
| Kensington Tea Bar | Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bowling Green | 44 Oxford Street, Leicester | 145 yd | |
| FoxhutBar (Bricklayer Arms) | The Bricklayers, 78 Welford Road | 213 yd | |
| Sue Townsend Theatre | Upper Brown Street Theatre, 16 Upper Brown Street | 233 yd | |
| SU's Lounge | Campus Centre, De Montfort University | 271 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | 50 Jarrom Street, Leicester | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok In Wok Out | 48 Welford Road, Leicester | 224 yd | |
| D Chulo Limited | 46 Welford Road, Leicester | 224 yd | |
| Popeyes | 40 Welford Road, Leicester | 224 yd | |
| Ravioli | 46 Welford Road, Leicester | 224 yd | |
| Hot Fudge | 27 Welford Road, Leicester | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 561 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 40 Granby Street | 695 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 157 Granby Street, Leicester | 728 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 222 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| St Andrews Ball Court WALNUT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 591 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 617 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester Walnut Street) WALNUT STREET | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Welford Road Stadium) AYLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| The Regents Sport & Social Club REGENT ROAD | 773 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.