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.
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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.8% | 48.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 55.2% | 51.7% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.6% | 54.3% | -12.3% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 34.3% | 13.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 49.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.2% | 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 Levels | 13.6% | 7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.8% | 12.3% | -12.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 33.9% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 13.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 10.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 69.7% | 61.2% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 41.9% | -23.1% | 83.2% | -41.3% |
| European Union | 15.7% | 35.2% | 19.5% | 6.1% | 29.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 15.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 42% | -21.9% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 13.3% | 5.2% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 16% | 9.0% | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 20% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 17.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31.8% | 76.7% | -44.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 17.8% | 0.9% | 16.9% |
| Other EU countries | 9.5% | 1.5% | 8.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Saxon Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-05-10 | £171,924 |
| 18 Saxon Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-12-19 | £161,471 |
| 12 Saxon Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-11-30 | £165,336 |
| 19 Saxon Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-09-15 | £171,056 |
| 9 Saxon Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-09-20 | £170,614 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looqma Restaurant | 1 Saxon Street, Leicester | 3 yd | |
| Bronkos Restaurant | 58 - 60 Narborough Road, Leicester | 58 yd | |
| Chocoberry | 56 Narborough Road, Leicester | 58 yd | |
| Diyarbakir Restaurant | 36 Narborough Road, Leicester | 91 yd | |
| Oasis Lounge By Melaya | 13 Narborough Road, Leicester | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Western | 70 Western Road, Leicester | 132 yd | |
| Nine | 74 Narborough Road, Leicester | 201 yd | |
| Polonez Bar | 56 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 276 yd | |
| Dog House Bar Leicester | Loaf, 58 - 64 Braunstone Gate | 300 yd | |
| Metal Monocle | 59 - 61 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alo Beirut Kitchen | 2 Saxon Street, Leicester | 3 yd | |
| City Pizza And City Kebab And Peri Peri And UK Pizza | 48A Narborough Road, Leicester | 33 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 64 Narborough Road, Leicester | 58 yd | |
| D'Jots Taste | 55 Narborough Road, Leicester | 71 yd | |
| Cherian's Food Court | 69 Narborough Road, Leicester | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 355 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 366 yd | |
| Iceland | 197 - 201 Narborough Road, Leicester | 670 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 683 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 482 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| Watershed Youth Centre THE WATERSHED THE WATERSHED UPPERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester Walnut Street) WALNUT STREET | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| St Andrews Ball Court WALNUT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 787 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 164.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.