New Park Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 8AW 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 New Park Road, Leicester, LE2 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 8AR, LE2 7PL, LE2 8AA, LE2 7PN, LE2 7PJ, LE2 8AT, LE2 8BA, LE2 8AU, LE2 7PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 8AW is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 49.5% | 44.8% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 55.2% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 8AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 58% | 62.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 18.1% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 47.3% | 40.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 37.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 14.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.8% | 24.7% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 16.6% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 26.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 83% | 71.2% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 80.4% | 62.1% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 18.5% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 61.9% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Park Road was 159.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% higher than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Park Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 229th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 New Park Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-04-12 | £172,745 |
| 4 New Park Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-01-02 | £151,231 |
| 19 New Park Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,100 | 2022-05-27 | £200,502 |
| 23 New Park Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-10-22 | £164,204 |
| 5 New Park Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2020-10-23 | £175,624 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE2 8AW 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 Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 4,285 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 | 397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | 2out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,490 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 | 1,881 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 | 2,137 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 | 947 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,731 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 | 2,002 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 2,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Million Flavours | 215 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 155 yd | |
| Blue Peter Gurkha Bar And Grill | 92 Cavendish Road, Leicester | 160 yd | |
| Feasters (Glazed, Bimmi, Coco, Burgerii) | 1 Cavendish Road, Leicester | 350 yd | |
| Munchies | 94 Grace Road, Leicester | 394 yd | |
| Choice Cafe | 266 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone Conservative Club | 204 - 206 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 186 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Grace Road, Leicester | 396 yd | |
| Leicester Sports Centre | 16 Commercial Square, Leicester | 802 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth FC | Friar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East | 833 yd | |
| The Lounge | 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Chippy | 231 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 155 yd | |
| Chung's Garden | 233 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 155 yd | |
| UK Royale Pizza | 216 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 178 yd | |
| Gemini | 311 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 408 yd | |
| Expresso Pizza | 319 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 205 - 207 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 141 yd | |
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 911 yd | |
| Aldi | Adelaide Works, 577 Aylestone Road | 913 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 300 yd |
| Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Leicester Sports Centre Ltd COMMERCIAL SQUARE | 852 yd | |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Leicester City Fc (King Power Stadium) THE KING POWER STADIUM THE KING POWER STADIUM FILBERT WAY | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.