Grasmere Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 7FU 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 Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 7FG, LE2 7GT, LE2 7GQ, LE2 7FH, LE2 7DF, LE2 7DE, LE2 7GU, LE2 7HR, LE2 7DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE2 7FU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 49.6% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 43.6% | 50.4% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 7FU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.2% 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 | 84.6% | 76.2% | -8.4% | 37.9% | 38.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.4% | 17% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 54.3% | 54% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 35.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 12.5% | 5.1% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 51.9% | 35.8% | -16.1% | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 34.5% | 17.7% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 9.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 9.6% | 6% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 9.2% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 60.3% | 59.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 46.6% | -23.0% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| European Union | 7% | 25.3% | 18.3% | 6.1% | 19.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 14.2% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 46.7% | -22.9% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 8% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 14.2% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 12.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 17.7% | 12.0% | 1.9% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.3% | 76.7% | -29.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grasmere Street was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grasmere Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 289th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Grasmere Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-19 | £191,167 |
| 129 Grasmere Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2015-03-11 | £186,068 |
| 115 Grasmere Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-11-23 | £209,149 |
| 125 Grasmere Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2012-03-28 | £197,965 |
| 127 Grasmere Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2012-01-09 | £219,958 |
LE2 7FU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7FU 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 Student (with or without job) | 96 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | 2out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School Imperial Avenue , Braunstone LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Community school | 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 | 977 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 774 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 | 3,961 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 | 477 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 634 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teli's Spicy | 144 Walnut Street, Leicester | 187 yd | |
| Yo Sandwich | Ground Floor Shop, 128 - 130 Walnut Street | 209 yd | |
| Osborne Cup | Osborne Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary | 309 yd | |
| Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University | Kimberlin Library De Montfort Unive, Mill Lane | 321 yd | |
| Subway At De Montfort University | Campus Centre, De Montfort University | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Robert Peel | 50 Jarrom Street, Leicester | 181 yd | |
| SU's Lounge | Campus Centre, De Montfort University | 321 yd | |
| Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club | Leicester Electricity Sports Cricke, 66 New Bridge Street | 450 yd | |
| Droglites | Leicester Rugby Football Club, Aylestone Road | 479 yd | |
| The Bowling Green | 44 Oxford Street, Leicester | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Express | 122 Grasmere Street, Leicester | 30 yd | |
| Supreme Fish Bar | 211 Walnut Street, Leicester | 203 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 29 - 33 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 374 yd | |
| Phat Buns | 25 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 374 yd | |
| Pizza King | 23 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 21 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 374 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 25 Raw Dykes Road, Leicester | 689 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 829 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 837 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, 9 Counting House Road | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Ball Court WALNUT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 150 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester Walnut Street) WALNUT STREET | health and fitness suite | 186 yd |
| Watershed Youth Centre THE WATERSHED THE WATERSHED UPPERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Electricity Sports Ground NEW BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Welford Road Stadium) AYLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Leicester College (Freemans Park Campus) FREEMENS PARK CAMPUS FREEMENS PARK CAMPUS WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| The Gym Group (Leicester) RAW DYKES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 720 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 752 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 | 179.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.