Shield Crescent, Leicester, LE2 9RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 9RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	51%	2.0%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	51%	49%	-2.0%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 9RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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	50.8%	50.2%	-0.6%	37.9%	12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	34.2%	28.1%	-6.1%	44.2%	-16.1%
Separated	3.8%	4.1%	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	7.1%	12%	4.9%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	4.2%	5.5%	1.3%	6.1%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.2%	39.1%	-2.1%	48.4%	-9.3%
Good health	36.9%	39.8%	2.9%	33.6%	6.2%
Fair health	15%	14.6%	-0.4%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	4.9%	5.8%	0.9%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	2%	0.7%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.8%	25.2%	-8.6%	18.2%	7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.1%	8.7%	-13.4%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	22.5%	3.7%	13.4%	9.1%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	6%	3.5%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.1%	17.4%	10.3%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	12.1%	18.3%	6.2%	33.8%	-15.5%
Other	3.8%	1.8%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black African	2.6%	4.4%	1.8%	2.5%	1.9%
Black Caribbean	1%	1.7%	0.7%	1.0%	0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	0.9%	0.5%
White	92.5%	89.5%	-3.0%	81.4%	8.1%
Other	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.7% 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	93.1%	86.7%	-6.4%	83.2%	3.5%
European Union	4.9%	7.5%	2.6%	6.1%	1.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	1%	3.4%	2.4%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.8%	87%	-5.8%	83.2%	3.8%
10+ Years	0%	7.5%	7.5%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	1%	3.4%	2.4%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	3.9%	2%	-1.9%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.6%	76.7%	-12.1%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Germany	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Poland	5.1%	1.3%	3.8%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	25.9%	13.5%	12.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.1%	37.2%	15.9%
Christian	37.1%	46.2%	-9.1%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Shield Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shield Crescent was 111.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Eyres Monsell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shield Crescent has the 24th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eyres Monsell and the 365th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LE2 9RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Shield Crescent are based on 43 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 Shield Crescent, Leicester, LE2 9RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE2 9RS

Average Price
£179,737

Semi-Detached
£186,102

Terraced
£174,963

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shield Crescent

Average Price
£172,931

Semi-Detached
£176,103

Terraced
£168,709

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£196,634

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shield CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Shield Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£154,000	2022-09-16	£157,362
20 Shield Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2022-08-30	£219,010
10 Shield Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£153,000	2021-05-22	£177,987
14 Shield Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2020-04-30	£179,193
10 Shield Crescent, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£116,000	2017-06-21	£174,890

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE2 9RS

Employment

LE2 9RS 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 Employee	92
Part-Time Employee	40
Retired	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	10
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	15
Construction	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR	- not rated	3,410 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rolleston Primary School Hillsborough Road , LE2 9PT	2out of 4	851 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glen Hills Primary School Featherby Drive , Glen Parva LE2 9NY	3out of 4	945 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eyres Monsell Primary School Simmins Crescent , Eyres Monsell LE2 9AH	3out of 4	1,220 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE	3out of 4	1,524 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School Queens Road , Blaby LE8 4EG	1out of 4	1,588 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA	2out of 4	1,502 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS	3out of 4	2,815 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT	2out of 4	3,014 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Countesthorpe Academy Winchester Road , LE8 5PR	- not rated	3,230 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ	3out of 4	3,446 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ	- not rated	5,085 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW	- not rated	5,144 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	2,021 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX	- not rated	5,182 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE	- not rated	1,837 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT	4out of 4	2,974 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD	3out of 4	3,473 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW	- not rated	3,971 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR	3out of 4	4,597 yd	Pupil referral unit	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	Distance
Tony's Bistro	3 Carvers Corner, Grange Drive	635 yd
Zaika	2 Sycamore Street, Blaby	861 yd
The Extra End	Bowling Club, Leicester Road	889 yd
The Park Cafe	Memorial Hall, Dorothy Avenue	902 yd
Jenno's Coffee House	Orchard Mews, 21 Leicester Road	915 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Glen Parva Manor	Manor Court, The Ford	648 yd
Glenhills Sports And Social Club	2 Court Road, Glen Parva	758 yd
The Bakers Arms	Bakers Arms Public House, The Green	825 yd
The Black Horse (wet Sales Only)	Sycamore Street, Blaby	916 yd
Fox & Tiger	4 Lutterworth Road, Blaby	1,021 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Fish And Grill	2 Swinford Avenue, Leicester	342 yd
Carvers Cobs	9 Grange Drive, Glen Parva	581 yd
Square Pizza	1 Cross Street, Blaby	964 yd
Wans House	19 Sycamore Street, Blaby	980 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rolleston Primary School HILLSBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	585 yd
Northfield Park LEICESTER ROAD	grass pitches	653 yd
Rollestone Park SILSDEN RISE	grass pitches	838 yd
H.M.Y.O.I. Glen Parva (Closed) Tigers Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	890 yd
Blaby Victoria Tennis Club LEICESTER ROAD	tennis courts	911 yd
Dorothy Avenue Playing Field Dorothy Avenue	grass pitches	1,031 yd
Glen Hills Primary School FEATHERBY DRIVE	grass pitches	1,065 yd
Blaby Fitness The Westfield House Hotel The Westfield House Hotel Enderby Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,076 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	169.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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