Western Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 0EB 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 Western Road, Leicester, LE3 0EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 0DY, LE2 7HW, LE3 0DW, LE3 0DD, LE3 0EA, LE3 0ED, LE3 0DH, LE2 7AX, LE2 7HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 0EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 52.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 0EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 53.9% | 62.3% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 25.9% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 49.6% | 53.9% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 35% | 32.2% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.4% | 22.9% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 4.6% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 28.3% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 11.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 29.1% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.8% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.2% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 12% | 14.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 60.1% | 56.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 9.1% | 1.3% | -7.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, just 47.1% 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 | 54.1% | 47.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -36.1% |
| European Union | 19.4% | 24.4% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 18.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.2% | 16% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.2% 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 | 53.6% | 47% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| 10+ Years | 16.8% | 16.2% | -0.6% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 12% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.9% | 76.7% | -28.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 9.4% | 0.9% | 8.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Road was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% higher than the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Western Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields and the 242nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 Western Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-10-01 | £552,188 |
| 292 Western Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-05-06 | £189,850 |
| 288 Western Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-11-22 | £198,809 |
| 312 Western Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2021-02-22 | £147,626 |
| 298 Western Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-06-30 | £173,018 |
LE3 0EB 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 0EB 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 | 111 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 65 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | 2out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School Imperial Avenue , Braunstone LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,066 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 | 236 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 | 3,723 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 | 960 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spizarnia Smakow | 180 Narborough Road, Leicester | 312 yd | |
| Queens Chicken And Pizza And Masho Pizza | 154 Narborough Road, Leicester | 317 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1, The Old Railway Shed | 324 yd | |
| Dhaka Deli | 198 - 200 Narborough Road, Leicester | 340 yd | |
| Cafe Two Ten | 210 Narborough Road, Leicester | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oases Bar | 144 - 146 Narborough Road, Leicester | 403 yd | |
| Nine | 74 Narborough Road, Leicester | 538 yd | |
| The Western | 70 Western Road, Leicester | 601 yd | |
| Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club | Leicester Electricity Sports Cricke, 66 New Bridge Street | 825 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | 50 Jarrom Street, Leicester | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Shawarma | 186 Narborough Road, Leicester | 312 yd | |
| Cyprus Kebab House | 156 Narborough Road, Leicester | 317 yd | |
| Express Chicken And Pizza | 218 Narborough Road, Leicester | 398 yd | |
| Frozen And Fresh Fish | 138 Narborough Road, Leicester | 399 yd | |
| Doner Master | 124 Narborough Road, Leicester | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 197 - 201 Narborough Road, Leicester | 378 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | Co-operative Supermarket, 249 - 259 Narborough Road | 528 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 721 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 25 Raw Dykes Road, Leicester | 843 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watershed Youth Centre THE WATERSHED THE WATERSHED UPPERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| The Muscle Machine Gym UNIT 62B UNIT 62B EVELYN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester Walnut Street) WALNUT STREET | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Leicester City Fc (King Power Stadium) THE KING POWER STADIUM THE KING POWER STADIUM FILBERT WAY | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| St Andrews Ball Court WALNUT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 689 yd |
| Narborough Road Playing Fields NARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Electricity Sports Ground NEW BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| The Gym Group (Leicester) RAW DYKES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Fullhurst Community College IMPERIAL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Ellesmere College (Closed) Ellesmere Road | 1,071 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 93.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.