Maris Lane is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 7NZ is located in the Saffron electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maris Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 7PZ, LE2 7QP, LE2 7FT, LE2 7NA, LE2 7ND, LE2 7QJ, LE2 7PF, LE2 7PW, LE2 7QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 7NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 7NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 57.1% | 55% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 29.1% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 39.7% | 48.2% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 36.9% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 18% | -15.5% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 18.9% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 32.2% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 83.3% | 65.4% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 86.6% | 70.4% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 10.9% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 70% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 11.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maris Lane was 256.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.8% higher than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maris Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 109th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 182.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Maris Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-09-04 | £295,000 |
| 15 Maris Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-06-24 | £286,179 |
| 1 Maris Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2021-01-28 | £371,944 |
| 9 Maris Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £221,950 | 2019-09-28 | £303,144 |
| 7 Maris Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £224,950 | 2019-09-28 | £307,241 |
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 4,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | 2out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road Extension , LE2 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 1,386 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 | 2,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,213 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 1,489 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merv's Cafe And Bar | 33 Commercial Square, Leicester | 303 yd | |
| Choice Cafe | 266 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 312 yd | |
| Terry's Cob Shop | 41 Dartford Road, Leicester | 376 yd | |
| Feasters (Glazed, Bimmi, Coco, Burgerii) | 1 Cavendish Road, Leicester | 380 yd | |
| Blue Peter Gurkha Bar And Grill | 92 Cavendish Road, Leicester | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Sports Centre | 16 Commercial Square, Leicester | 422 yd | |
| Aylestone Conservative Club | 204 - 206 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 482 yd | |
| Local Hero | The Local Hero, 84 Aylestone Road | 671 yd | |
| The Counting House | 40 Almond Road, Leicester | 797 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Grace Road, Leicester | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy Man | Ground Floor Shop, 283 Aylestone Road | 241 yd | |
| Chutney's | 259 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 241 yd | |
| TJ's Aylestone | Shop, 257 Aylestone Road | 254 yd | |
| Tushba Pizza | 284 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 312 yd | |
| Gemini | 311 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 205 - 207 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 524 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 25 Raw Dykes Road, Leicester | 610 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, 9 Counting House Road | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Sports Centre Ltd COMMERCIAL SQUARE | 445 yd | |
| Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Leicester City Fc (King Power Stadium) THE KING POWER STADIUM THE KING POWER STADIUM FILBERT WAY | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| The Gym Group (Leicester) RAW DYKES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 720 yd |
| Electricity Sports Ground NEW BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| The Muscle Machine Gym UNIT 62B UNIT 62B EVELYN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Leicester College (Freemans Park Campus) FREEMENS PARK CAMPUS FREEMENS PARK CAMPUS WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 252.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.