Erith Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 7QA 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 Erith Road, Leicester, LE2 7QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 7PU, LE2 7PQ, LE2 7PE, LE2 7PA, LE2 7QG, LE2 7QJ, LE2 7QL, LE2 7QT, LE2 7QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE2 7QA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 45.3% | 48.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 54.7% | 51.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 7QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 61.7% | 56.7% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 29% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 48.2% | 46.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 35.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 | 19.2% | 19.1% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 18.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 30.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 78.4% | 73.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 83.4% | 73.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 14.8% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 75.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erith Road was 68.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% lower than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Erith Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 384th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Erith Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-05-22 | £240,082 |
| 1 Erith Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-11-01 | £180,827 |
| 15 Erith Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-05 | £271,095 |
| 30 Erith Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2022-08-18 | £149,621 |
| 16 Erith Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-01-23 | £196,731 |
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | 2out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School Imperial Avenue , Braunstone LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 2,625 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 | 1,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,339 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 | 1,343 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 | 2,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry's Cob Shop | 41 Dartford Road, Leicester | 60 yd | |
| Choice Cafe | 266 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 191 yd | |
| Feasters (Glazed, Bimmi, Coco, Burgerii) | 1 Cavendish Road, Leicester | 245 yd | |
| Blue Peter Gurkha Bar And Grill | 92 Cavendish Road, Leicester | 441 yd | |
| JT Cafe | Cafe, Faircharm Industrial Estate | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | Grace Road, Leicester | 653 yd | |
| Aylestone Conservative Club | 204 - 206 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 660 yd | |
| Leicester Sports Centre | 16 Commercial Square, Leicester | 827 yd | |
| Local Hero | The Local Hero, 84 Aylestone Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TJ's Aylestone | Shop, 257 Aylestone Road | 152 yd | |
| Chippy Man | Ground Floor Shop, 283 Aylestone Road | 174 yd | |
| Chutney's | 259 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 174 yd | |
| Gemini | 311 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 189 yd | |
| Expresso Pizza | 319 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 205 - 207 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 667 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 25 Raw Dykes Road, Leicester | 876 yd | |
| Aldi | Adelaide Works, 577 Aylestone Road | 920 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, 9 Counting House Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Muscle Machine Gym UNIT 62B UNIT 62B EVELYN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Leicester City Fc (King Power Stadium) THE KING POWER STADIUM THE KING POWER STADIUM FILBERT WAY | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Leicester Sports Centre Ltd COMMERCIAL SQUARE | 844 yd | |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| The Gym Group (Leicester) RAW DYKES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Electricity Sports Ground NEW BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 82.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.