Hinckley Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 0RD 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 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 0TD, LE3 5QP, LE3 0TB, LE3 0QG, LE3 0QQ, LE3 0QH, LE3 0RB, LE3 5PJ, LE3 0QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 0RD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 55% | 49.9% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 45% | 50.1% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 0RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 74.4% | 62.2% | -12.2% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 25.2% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 51.4% | 48.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 39% | 39.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 15.3% | 21.9% | 6.6% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.3% | 21.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 26.7% | -9.2% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 78.1% | 69.2% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 45.9% 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 | 76.6% | 45.9% | -30.7% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 38.9% | 27.2% | 6.1% | 32.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.8% 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 | 76% | 45.9% | -30.1% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 13.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 16.1% | 11.3% | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 16.6% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 14.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.8% | 76.7% | -37.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 12.1% | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| Romania | 15.4% | 0.9% | 14.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hinckley Road was 104.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% lower than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hinckley Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Fosse and the 398th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-28 | £206,452 |
| 62 Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-08 | £250,043 |
| 66A Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-04-18 | £260,241 |
| 82 Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-12-22 | £232,500 |
| 82 Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2012-11-06 | £229,532 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE3 0RD 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 | 123 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovelands Primary School Hinckley Road , LE3 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School Imperial Avenue , Braunstone LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,131 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 | 670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 796 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,362 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 | 1,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,678 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 | 773 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 | 4,727 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 | 413 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,012 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 | 1,434 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 127 yd | |
| Chef And Spice | 1 Andrewes Street, Leicester | 168 yd | |
| 3 Little Birds | 40 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 183 yd | |
| Dardanija | 34 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 197 yd | |
| The Taj Bar & Grill | 16 - 18 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polonez Bar | 56 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 127 yd | |
| Merry Monarch | The Merry Monarch, 23 Fosse Road South | 159 yd | |
| The Crows Nest | Crows Nest, 1 Glenfield Road East | 386 yd | |
| Metal Monocle | 59 - 61 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 434 yd | |
| Black Horse Public House | Black Horse, 1 Foxon Street | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Chef | 79 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 46 yd | |
| Thai Esarn Takeaway | 83B Hinckley Road, Leicester | 46 yd | |
| Your Baking Company | 1 Fosse Road South, Leicester | 104 yd | |
| American Pizza | 50 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 127 yd | |
| Po Wing | 46 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 314 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 396 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 463 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 717 yd | |
| Iceland | 197 - 201 Narborough Road, Leicester | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 616 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Watershed Youth Centre THE WATERSHED THE WATERSHED UPPERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 928 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 | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.