Overview of LE3 0BL

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Saxon Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 0BL is located in the Westcotes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Saxon Street, Leicester, LE3 0BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE3 0BD, LE3 0AP, LE3 0BR, LE3 0GH, LE3 0GE, LE3 0BQ, LE3 0GQ, LE3 0BP, LE3 0LE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 0BL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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)
Female44.8%48.3%3.5% 51.0% -2.7%
Male55.2%51.7%-3.5% 49.0% 2.7%

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 LE3 0BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single66.6%54.3%-12.3% 37.9% 16.4%
Married: Opposite sex20.5%34.3%13.8% 44.2% -9.9%
Married: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated3.3%1.2%-2.1% 2.2% -1.0%
Divorced8.3%8.5%0.2% 9.1% -0.6%
Widowed1.3%0.6%-0.7% 6.1% -5.5%

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 (88%) 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 health46.5%49.7%3.2% 48.4% 1.3%
Good health38.1%38.3%0.2% 33.6% 4.7%
Fair health10.4%10.3%-0.1% 12.7% -2.4%
Bad health4.2%1.3%-2.9% 4.0% -2.7%
Very bad health0.8%0.4%-0.4% 1.2% -0.8%

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 qualifications18.2%23.1%4.9% 18.2% 4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.9%11.4%2.5% 9.6% 1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.6%7%-6.6% 13.4% -6.4%
Apprenticeship1.3%7%5.7% 5.3% 1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels24.8%12.3%-12.5% 16.9% -4.6%
Degree or Similar23.8%33.9%10.1% 33.8% 0.1%
Other9.3%5.3%-4.0% 2.8% 2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%1.8%1.5% 1.1% 0.7%
Chinese3.6%2.9%-0.7% 0.7% 2.2%
Indian13.2%13.4%0.2% 3.1% 10.3%
Pakistani1.1%1.8%0.7% 2.7% -0.9%
Other Asian2%3.3%1.3% 1.6% 1.7%
Black African3.4%4%0.6% 2.5% 1.5%
Other Black0.3%1.6%1.3% 0.5% 1.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.4%0.1% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African2.5%0%-2.5% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.1%1.8%0.7% 0.9% 0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%0.7%0.4% 0.8% -0.1%
White69.7%61.2%-8.5% 81.4% -20.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%1.8%1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
Arab0%0.4%0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Other2%4.9%2.9% 1.6% 3.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65%41.9%-23.1% 83.2% -41.3%
European Union15.7%35.2%19.5% 6.1% 29.1%
Rest of Europe0.6%2.2%1.6% 0.8% 1.4%
Africa5%4%-1.0% 2.7% 1.3%
Middle East and Asia12.6%15.7%3.1% 5.6% 10.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%0.9%0.3% 1.3% -0.4%
Oceania0.6%0%-0.6% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK63.9%42%-21.9% 83.2% -41.2%
10+ Years8.1%13.3%5.2% 9.8% 3.5%
5-10 Years7%16%9.0% 2.9% 13.1%
2-5 Years11.5%20%8.5% 2.2% 17.8%
Less than 2 years9.5%8.8%-0.7% 1.9% 6.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom31.8% 76.7% -44.9%
Ireland0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Italy2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Portugal1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Spain0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Lithuania0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Poland7.4% 1.3% 6.1%
Romania17.8% 0.9% 16.9%
Other EU countries9.5% 1.5% 8.0%
Turkey0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Central and Western Africa1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Middle East0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia5.9% 1.2% 4.7%
No passport held19.6% 13.5% 6.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.3% 37.2% -8.9%
Christian44.6% 46.2% -1.6%
Hindu4.2% 1.7% 2.5%
Muslim15% 6.5% 8.5%
Sikh3.3% 0.9% 2.4%
Not answered4.5% 6.0% -1.5%

Safety

Is Saxon Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saxon Street was 235.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.2% higher than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Saxon Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Fosse and the 129th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.2%.



🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,800
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LE3 0BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Saxon Street are based on 27 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 Saxon Street, Leicester, LE3 0BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE3 0BL

Average Price
£193,209
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£195,258
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£162,480
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Saxon Street

Average Price
£193,330
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£197,816
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£137,265
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Saxon Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
21 Saxon Street, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£170,0002024-05-10 £171,924
18 Saxon Street, Leicester, Leicester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£165,0002023-12-19 £161,471
12 Saxon Street, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£165,0002023-11-30 £165,336
19 Saxon Street, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,0002021-09-15 £171,056
9 Saxon Street, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£130,0002019-09-20 £170,614
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE3 0BL

Employment

LE3 0BL 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 LE3 0BL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee141
Part-Time Employee41
Self-Employed33
Looking after home or family29
Student (economically inactive)26
Other21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)21
Unemployed12
Retired11
Long-Term Sick or disabled9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles37
Manufacturing20
Human health and social work activities19
Accommodation and food service activities17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security14
Other11
Transport and storage9
Education9
Administrative and support service activities8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 7
Construction6
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Information and communication5
Financial and insurance activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shaftesbury Junior School
Latimer Street , LE3 0QE
2out of 4 80 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA
3out of 4 321 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Imperial Avenue , Braunstone LE3 1AH
3out of 4 1,112 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hazel Community Primary School
Hazel Street , LE2 7JN
3out of 4 1,169 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dovelands Primary School
Hinckley Road , LE3 0TJ
3out of 4 1,223 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brook Mead Academy
31 St Augustine Road ,
- not rated 679 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Castle Mead Academy
Richard III Road , LE3 5QT
- not rated 907 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Fullhurst Community College
Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH
3out of 4 1,116 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Moat Community College
Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU
3out of 4 2,238 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ
3out of 4 2,695 yd Academy converter No 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 1,459 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL
- not rated 1,621 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
WQE and Regent College Group
University Road , LE1 7RJ
- not rated 2,310 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Avanti Fields School
21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX
- not rated 498 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA
1out of 4 4,395 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cherryleas Assessment Centre
Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU
- not rated 616 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
De Montfort University
The Gateway , LE1 9BH
- not rated 806 yd Higher education institutions 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 1,112 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Gate School
Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG
1out of 4 1,837 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Leicester
University Road , LE1 7RH
- not rated 2,115 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
Looqma Restaurant1 Saxon Street, Leicester3 yd
Bronkos Restaurant58 - 60 Narborough Road, Leicester58 yd
Chocoberry56 Narborough Road, Leicester58 yd
Diyarbakir Restaurant36 Narborough Road, Leicester91 yd
Oasis Lounge By Melaya13 Narborough Road, Leicester91 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Western70 Western Road, Leicester132 yd
Nine74 Narborough Road, Leicester201 yd
Polonez Bar56 Hinckley Road, Leicester276 yd
Dog House Bar LeicesterLoaf, 58 - 64 Braunstone Gate300 yd
Metal Monocle59 - 61 Braunstone Gate, Leicester316 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Alo Beirut Kitchen2 Saxon Street, Leicester3 yd
City Pizza And City Kebab And Peri Peri And UK Pizza48A Narborough Road, Leicester33 yd
Papa Johns Pizza64 Narborough Road, Leicester58 yd
D'Jots Taste55 Narborough Road, Leicester71 yd
Cherian's Food Court69 Narborough Road, Leicester91 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street355 yd
Tesco21 Western Boulevard, Leicester366 yd
Iceland197 - 201 Narborough Road, Leicester670 yd
Tesco125 Hinckley Road, Leicester683 yd
Tesco ExpressTescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North798 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed)
Western Boulevard
health and fitness suite, squash courts482 yd
The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre
DUNS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool493 yd
Watershed Youth Centre
THE WATERSHED THE WATERSHED UPPERTON ROAD
health and fitness suite552 yd
Pure Gym (Leicester Walnut Street)
WALNUT STREET
health and fitness suite766 yd
St Andrews Ball Court
WALNUT STREET
artificial grass pitch787 yd
Spirit Health Club (Leicester)
ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool790 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 96.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 96.2%

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 speed164.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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