Linkway Gardens is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 0LW 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 Linkway Gardens, Leicester, LE3 0LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 0TR, LE3 0LU, LE3 0LT, LE3 0TF, LE3 6BJ, LE3 0UX, LE3 0LS, LE3 6BL, LE3 6BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 0LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 59.6% | 55.9% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 40.4% | 44.1% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 0LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 40.4% | 45.6% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 21% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 13.5% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 20.9% | 15.7% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
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 | 29.5% | 34.8% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 36.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 20.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around LE3 0LW this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 28.5% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 10.3% | 5.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 28.8% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 12.8% | 5.3% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.1% | 82.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 69.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 69.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 22.2% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 69.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 11.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 3.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linkway Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Fosse average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Linkway Gardens, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-06-17 | £117,566 |
| 51 Linkway Gardens, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-09-13 | £139,632 |
| 129 Linkway Gardens, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-04-08 | £107,218 |
| 95 Linkway Gardens, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-02-19 | £123,487 |
| 91 Linkway Gardens, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-12-08 | £142,047 |
LE3 0LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in LE3 0LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 2out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovelands Infant School Hinckley Road , LE3 0TJ | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovelands Primary School Hinckley Road , LE3 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | - not rated | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newarke School Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe Community College Hamelin Road , Braunstone LE3 1JN | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 4,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 4,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fosse Way School 72 Fosse Road South , LE3 0QD | - not rated | 201 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 299 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sathya Sai School Narborough Road , At the Crossroad With Upperton Road LE3 0BT | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh So Bakery | 58 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 381 yd | |
| Chef And Spice | 1 Andrewes Street, Leicester | 421 yd | |
| 3 Little Birds | 40 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 436 yd | |
| Dardanija | 34 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 450 yd | |
| Antep Grill Restaurant | 265 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merry Monarch | The Merry Monarch, 23 Fosse Road South | 119 yd | |
| West Leicester Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 55 Westcotes Drive | 298 yd | |
| Polonez Bar | 56 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 381 yd | |
| The Crows Nest | Crows Nest, 1 Glenfield Road East | 418 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | 46 Glenfield Road, Leicester | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydales | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 111 yd | |
| Eight Fortunes | 15 Fosse Road South, Leicester | 113 yd | |
| Gyro Express | 17 Fosse Road South, Leicester | 113 yd | |
| Your Baking Company | 1 Fosse Road South, Leicester | 166 yd | |
| New China Chef | 79 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 111 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 473 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 645 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 1 Petworth Drive, Leicester | 733 yd | |
| Iceland | 197 - 201 Narborough Road, Leicester | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 867 yd |
| Westfields Tennis Club 21A 21A EASTFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,001 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.