Sheffield Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 0GX 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 Sheffield Street, Leicester, LE3 0GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 0GG, LE3 0BG, LE3 0GW, LE3 0GB, LE3 0AG, LE3 0DT, LE3 0GU, LE3 0DG, LE3 0BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 0GX is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population 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% | 43.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 56% | 56.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 0GX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 74% | 60% | -14.0% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 29.8% | 12.4% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 55.2% | 54.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 13.1% | 18.5% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30% | 24.1% | -5.9% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 30% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 11% | 4% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 15.7% | 22.3% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 19.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 56% | 49.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -31.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 37.5% 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 | 62.4% | 37.5% | -24.9% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 31.1% | 19.0% | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 21.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.9% 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 | 61.3% | 37.5% | -23.8% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| 10+ Years | 13.7% | 12.9% | -0.8% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 12.9% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 15% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 21.7% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.4% | 76.7% | -40.3% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 12.2% | 1.3% | 10.9% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 11.7% | 1.2% | 10.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheffield Street was 191.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% higher than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sheffield Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Fosse and the 168th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sheffield Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-03 | £200,397 |
| 26 Sheffield Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2019-09-18 | £165,364 |
| 17 Sheffield Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,800 | 2017-08-03 | £175,142 |
| 34 Sheffield Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2016-11-21 | £186,431 |
| 14 Sheffield Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-09-16 | £170,821 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE3 0GX 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) | 62 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School Imperial Avenue , Braunstone LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | 2out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 847 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 2,859 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 | 1,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,115 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 | 112 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 | 3,947 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 | 801 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,071 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 | 1,137 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leicester University Road , LE1 7RH | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steak House | 2 Equity Road, Leicester | 160 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1, The Old Railway Shed | 185 yd | |
| Breeze Bar | 132 Narborough Road, Leicester | 223 yd | |
| Bar Coffee Europa | 1 Norman Street, Leicester | 257 yd | |
| Queens Chicken And Pizza And Masho Pizza | 154 Narborough Road, Leicester | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oases Bar | 144 - 146 Narborough Road, Leicester | 223 yd | |
| Nine | 74 Narborough Road, Leicester | 311 yd | |
| The Western | 70 Western Road, Leicester | 363 yd | |
| Polonez Bar | 56 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 715 yd | |
| Dog House Bar Leicester | Loaf, 58 - 64 Braunstone Gate | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen And Fresh Fish | 138 Narborough Road, Leicester | 222 yd | |
| Doner Master | 124 Narborough Road, Leicester | 223 yd | |
| Cyprus Kebab House | 156 Narborough Road, Leicester | 263 yd | |
| Maryland Chicken | 113 Narborough Road, Leicester | 294 yd | |
| Golden Spice | 119 Narborough Road, Leicester | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 197 - 201 Narborough Road, Leicester | 381 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 519 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | Co-operative Supermarket, 249 - 259 Narborough Road | 652 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 806 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 25 Raw Dykes Road, Leicester | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watershed Youth Centre THE WATERSHED THE WATERSHED UPPERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester Walnut Street) WALNUT STREET | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| St Andrews Ball Court WALNUT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 631 yd |
| Leicester City Fc (King Power Stadium) THE KING POWER STADIUM THE KING POWER STADIUM FILBERT WAY | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| The Muscle Machine Gym UNIT 62B UNIT 62B EVELYN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 870 yd |
| Electricity Sports Ground NEW BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Fullhurst Community College IMPERIAL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Narborough Road Playing Fields NARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 961 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.