Hawkesbury Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 8EP is located in the Aylestone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawkesbury Road, Leicester, LE2 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 8EQ, LE2 8EE, LE2 8EH, LE2 8FD, LE2 8EN, LE2 8EB, LE2 8FG, LE2 8GG, LE2 8ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 8EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.1% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.9% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 8EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 56% | 62.5% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 24.2% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 31.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 15.5% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 17.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 10.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 21.8% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 34.2% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 89.2% | 76.5% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 75.1% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 12.3% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 75.4% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.9% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 8.5% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkesbury Road was 114.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% lower than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawkesbury Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 357th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hawkesbury Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2021-12-17 | £168,058 |
| 30 Hawkesbury Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2021-05-21 | £200,859 |
| 56 Hawkesbury Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2020-07-23 | £206,752 |
| 6 Hawkesbury Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2020-03-06 | £240,657 |
| 16 Hawkesbury Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2018-06-29 | £194,810 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE2 8EP 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Wigston Lane , Aylestone LE2 8TN | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | 2out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 3,366 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,190 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,360 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 2,680 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCFC Belvoir Drive Training Ground | Lcfc Training Ground, Middlesex Road | 374 yd | |
| Tyrrell's | 449 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 410 yd | |
| Racheal's Bakery | 469 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 410 yd | |
| Raj Mahal | 510 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 446 yd | |
| Munchies | 94 Grace Road, Leicester | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | Grace Road, Leicester | 376 yd | |
| The Lounge | 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 410 yd | |
| Aylestone Conservative Club | 204 - 206 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 878 yd | |
| Leicester Banks Sports Club | 650 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 934 yd | |
| Old Aylestone Constitutional Club Ltd | 689 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Chef | 208 Duncan Road, Leicester | 44 yd | |
| Subway | Saffron Service Station, 413 Saffron Lane | 388 yd | |
| Fat Tony's Fish Bar | 443 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 410 yd | |
| Saffron Kebab House | Ground Floor, 437A Saffron Lane | 410 yd | |
| Subway | County Self Serve Bp Petrol Filling, Aylestone Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 410 yd | |
| Aldi | Adelaide Works, 577 Aylestone Road | 479 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 605 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 605 yd | |
| Food Plus | 205 - 207 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Banks Road BANKS ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Leicester City Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MIDDLESEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Aylestone Hall Gardens AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE ROAD | tennis courts | 753 yd |
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| St Andrews Sports Club CANAL STREET | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Kingfisher Youth Centre BOULDER LANE | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.