Overview of LE2 8LQ

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Logan Avenue is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 8LQ 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 Logan Avenue, Leicester, LE2 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE2 8NE, LE2 8LY, LE2 8NF, LE2 8PE, LE2 8NG, LE2 8LF, LE2 8LS, LE2 8ST, LE2 8LU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE2 8LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.5%50%2.5% 51.0% -1.0%
Male52.5%50%-2.5% 49.0% 1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.5%32.9%1.4% 37.9% -5.0%
Married: Opposite sex46.8%46.5%-0.3% 44.2% 2.3%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated2.1%1.6%-0.5% 2.2% -0.6%
Divorced12.8%10.3%-2.5% 9.1% 1.2%
Widowed6.8%7.8%1.0% 6.1% 1.7%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.6%50.7%2.1% 48.4% 2.3%
Good health31.9%35%3.1% 33.6% 1.4%
Fair health13.4%11.8%-1.6% 12.7% -0.9%
Bad health4%2.5%-1.5% 4.0% -1.5%
Very bad health2.2%0%-2.2% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications23.8%18.3%-5.5% 18.2% 0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14%13.3%-0.7% 9.6% 3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.6%9.1%-1.5% 13.4% -4.3%
Apprenticeship4.3%5%0.7% 5.3% -0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14%16.2%2.2% 16.9% -0.7%
Degree or Similar26.8%34.9%8.1% 33.8% 1.1%
Other6.4%3.3%-3.1% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian9.8%11.4%1.6% 3.1% 8.3%
Pakistani0%0.7%0.7% 2.7% -2.0%
Other Asian1.4%0.4%-1.0% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African1.8%0%-1.8% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean1.1%0%-1.1% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%2.1%1.4% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and African0.7%0%-0.7% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.1%0.4%-0.7% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%3.6%3.2% 0.8% 2.8%
White82.6%81.5%-1.1% 81.4% 0.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88%83.9%-4.1% 83.2% 0.7%
European Union2.9%7.1%4.2% 6.1% 1.0%
Rest of Europe0.4%1.8%1.4% 0.8% 1.0%
Africa3.6%2.9%-0.7% 2.7% 0.2%
Middle East and Asia5.1%3.9%-1.2% 5.6% -1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 1.3% -0.9%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87%83.6%-3.4% 83.2% 0.4%
10+ Years1.8%11.4%9.6% 9.8% 1.6%
5-10 Years1.8%3.2%1.4% 2.9% 0.3%
2-5 Years1.4%0.4%-1.0% 2.2% -1.8%
Less than 2 years8%1.4%-6.6% 1.9% -0.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.7% 76.7% 8.0%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Poland3.6% 1.3% 2.3%
Romania1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Southern Asia0.7% 1.2% -0.5%
No passport held7.5% 13.5% -6.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.5% 37.2% 2.3%
Christian42.3% 46.2% -3.9%
Hindu6.4% 1.7% 4.7%
Jewish0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim5% 6.5% -1.5%
Sikh2.5% 0.9% 1.6%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered2.5% 6.0% -3.5%

Safety

Is Logan Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Logan Avenue was 148.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Aylestone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Logan Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aylestone and the 249th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,300
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in LE2 8LQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Logan Avenue are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Logan Avenue, Leicester, LE2 8LQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE2 8LQ

Average Price
£269,122
Semi-Detached
£269,122
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Logan Avenue

Average Price
£282,723
Semi-Detached
£282,723
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Logan AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 Logan Avenue, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£270,0882021-10-22 £301,358
6 Logan Avenue, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002015-10-26 £252,051
11 Logan Avenue, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£197,0002015-06-19 £343,353
2 Logan Avenue, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£90,0002014-10-31 £161,148
4 Logan Avenue, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£148,5002014-10-03 £265,893
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE2 8LQ

Employment

LE2 8LQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Retired45
Part-Time Employee40
Self-Employed25
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Unemployed7
Student (economically inactive)5
Looking after home or family2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing28
Human health and social work activities25
Education23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Construction16
Accommodation and food service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Administrative and support service activities6
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Other3
Information and communication3
Financial and insurance activities2
Real estate activities1
Transport and storage1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Launceston Road , LE18 2FR
- not rated 4,372 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Montrose School
Wigston Lane , Aylestone LE2 8TN
3out of 4 806 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Granby Primary School
Granby Road , LE2 8LP
3out of 4 856 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Eyres Monsell Primary School
Simmins Crescent , Eyres Monsell LE2 9AH
3out of 4 1,386 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Marriott Primary School
Broughton Road , LE2 6NE
3out of 4 1,554 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ravenhurst Primary School
Ravenhurst Road , LE3 2PS
2out of 4 1,712 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Lancaster Academy
Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU
1out of 4 2,524 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Fullhurst Community College
Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH
3out of 4 2,556 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Sir Jonathan North Girls College
Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU
4out of 4 2,621 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
The Winstanley School
Kingsway North , LE3 3BD
2out of 4 2,744 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Wigston High School
St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA
2out of 4 3,193 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leicester College
Welford Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 3,162 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WQE and Regent College Group
University Road , LE1 7RJ
- not rated 3,394 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL
- not rated 4,182 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

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 1,909 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Avanti Fields School
21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX
- not rated 2,907 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ellesmere College
40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD
3out of 4 1,167 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Millgate School
18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW
- not rated 2,545 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Cherryleas Assessment Centre
Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU
- not rated 3,401 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Emmanuel Christian School
The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP
- not rated 3,425 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
University of Leicester
University Road , LE1 7RH
- not rated 3,553 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Lounge Bar731 - 733 Aylestone Road, Leicester266 yd
The Royal Lounge745 Aylestone Road, Leicester266 yd
Aylestone Spice723 Aylestone Road, Leicester266 yd
J-T Bubble652 Aylestone Road, Leicester273 yd
St Andrews FC CafeSt Andrews Football Club, 70 Canal Street685 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Old Aylestone Social Club LtdOld Aylestone Social Club, 1 Middleton Street186 yd
Union Inn27 Middleton Street, Leicester186 yd
The Black HorseBlack Horse, 63 - 65 Narrow Lane186 yd
The Ale StoneShop, 660 - 662 Aylestone Road240 yd
Old Aylestone Constitutional Club Ltd689 Aylestone Road, Leicester253 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Ocean4A Lutterworth Road, Leicester125 yd
Piccadilly Pizza2 Lutterworth Road, Leicester125 yd
Grace House6A Lutterworth Road, Leicester125 yd
Cccakecouture8 Lutterworth Road, Leicester165 yd
Bodrum Turkish Bbq737 Aylestone Road, Leicester195 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoGarage, 1 - 13 Lutterworth Road199 yd
Co-operative Supermarket1 Sturdee Road, Leicester803 yd
AldiAdelaide Works, 577 Aylestone Road945 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Aylestone Hall Gardens
AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE HALL GARDENS AYLESTONE ROAD
tennis courts503 yd
Leicester City Fc Training Ground
TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MIDDLESEX ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches665 yd
St Andrews Sports Club
CANAL STREET
grass pitches686 yd
Banks Road
BANKS ROAD
grass pitches717 yd
Lcc Employees Ground
BIAM YARD BIAM YARD BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST
grass pitches806 yd
Aylestone Playing Fields
BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST
grass pitches, tennis courts912 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed144.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.