Percy Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 8FP 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 Percy Road, Leicester, LE2 8FP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 8AG, LE2 8BH, LE2 6UE, LE2 8AN, LE2 8BF, LE2 8GA, LE2 8GE, LE2 8AU, LE2 8AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 8FP 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 | 54% | 50.1% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46% | 49.9% | 3.9% | 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 8FP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 53.9% | 59.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 24.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 45.6% | 47.5% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 34% | -7.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 14.5% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.6% | 17.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 28.8% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.6% | 72% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 84.5% | 70.3% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 15.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 70.6% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Percy Road was 167.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% higher than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Percy Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 213th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat D 3 Percy Road, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-02-21 | £100,000 |
| 7 Percy Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-04-05 | £169,660 |
| Flat 5 5 Percy Road, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-01-19 | £106,231 |
| 23 Percy Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2023-11-06 | £179,365 |
| 54 Percy Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-08 | £197,940 |
LE2 8FP 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 8FP 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 | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 4,045 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 | 442 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Wigston Lane , Aylestone LE2 8TN | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | 2out of 4 | 1,571 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 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 3,034 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 3,203 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 | 1,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,706 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 | 1,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 2,128 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 | 884 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 2,226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 94 Grace Road, Leicester | 145 yd | |
| Million Flavours | 215 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 220 yd | |
| Blue Peter Gurkha Bar And Grill | 92 Cavendish Road, Leicester | 407 yd | |
| Feasters (Glazed, Bimmi, Coco, Burgerii) | 1 Cavendish Road, Leicester | 572 yd | |
| Choice Cafe | 266 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone Conservative Club | 204 - 206 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 368 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Grace Road, Leicester | 369 yd | |
| The Lounge | 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 671 yd | |
| Friar Lane & Epworth FC | Friar Lane And Epworth Football Clu, Knighton Lane East | 704 yd | |
| Leicester Sports Centre | 16 Commercial Square, Leicester | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Chippy | 231 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 220 yd | |
| Chung's Garden | 233 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 220 yd | |
| UK Royale Pizza | 216 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 290 yd | |
| Subway | Saffron Service Station, 413 Saffron Lane | 353 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 208 Duncan Road, Leicester | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 205 - 207 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 310 yd | |
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 671 yd | |
| Aldi | Adelaide Works, 577 Aylestone Road | 873 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 976 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylestone Leisure Centre KNIGHTON LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 279 yd |
| Aylestone Recreation Ground KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Friar Lane & Epworth Fc Knighton Lane East | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium SAFFRON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Millgate School SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Sir Jonathan North College KNIGHTON LANE EAST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 976 yd |
| Kingfisher Youth Centre BOULDER LANE | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Banks Road BANKS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Leicester City Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MIDDLESEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 108.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.