Hereford Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 8HG 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 Hereford Road, Leicester, LE2 8HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 8HA, LE2 8HF, LE2 8EA, LE2 8HY, LE2 8HN, LE2 8HH, LE2 8HX, LE2 8EG, LE2 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE2 8HG is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 51.9% | 46.9% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 53.1% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.8% | 39.6% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 38.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 43.6% | 38.2% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 42.4% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.8% | 17.8% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 16.3% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 29.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91% | 80.1% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 88.2% | 83.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 83.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.7% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hereford Road was 74.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hereford Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 430th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hereford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-01-23 | £213,325 |
| 26 Hereford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2024-12-09 | £263,719 |
| 31 Hereford Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2024-11-22 | £197,739 |
| 25 Hereford Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2023-11-01 | £242,928 |
| 1 Hereford Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-07-07 | £248,553 |
LE2 8HG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 4,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 4,940 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 | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Wigston Lane , Aylestone LE2 8TN | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marriott Primary School Broughton Road , LE2 6NE | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Fields Primary School and Community Centre Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy Knighton Fields Road West , LE2 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Business and Enterprise College Lyncote Road , LE3 2EL | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 3,290 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,684 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 3,684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,379 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 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Course Centre 124 Wigston Lane , LE2 8TN | - not rated | 666 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent 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 | 125 yd | |
| Amoretti | 532 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 199 yd | |
| Raj Mahal | 510 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 199 yd | |
| J-T Bubble | 652 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 612 yd | |
| The Lounge Bar | 731 - 733 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | Grace Road, Leicester | 567 yd | |
| Leicester Banks Sports Club | 650 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 626 yd | |
| Old Aylestone Constitutional Club Ltd | 689 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 632 yd | |
| The Lounge | 451 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 639 yd | |
| The Ale Stone | Shop, 660 - 662 Aylestone Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | County Self Serve Bp Petrol Filling, Aylestone Road | 199 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 208 Duncan Road, Leicester | 281 yd | |
| Fung Tao | 719 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 620 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 658 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 626 yd | |
| Fat Tony's Fish Bar | 443 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Adelaide Works, 577 Aylestone Road | 277 yd | |
| Tesco | 455 - 459 Saffron Lane, Leicester | 639 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 700 yd | |
| Iceland | Freezer Centre, 549 Saffron Lane | 700 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 1 - 13 Lutterworth Road | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banks Road BANKS ROAD | grass pitches | 167 yd |
| Leicester City Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MIDDLESEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Leicestershire County Cricket Club COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND GRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Aylestone Hall Gardens AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE ROAD | tennis courts | 430 yd |
| St Andrews Sports Club CANAL STREET | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Lcc Employees Ground BIAM YARD BIAM YARD BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 980 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.