Dunster Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 0SE 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 Dunster Street, Leicester, LE3 0SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 0SD, LE3 0SH, LE3 0UP, LE3 0SP, LE3 0UY, LE3 0SL, LE3 0SQ, LE3 0TG, LE3 0TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 0SE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.8% | 50% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 0SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 50.2% | 45.5% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 43.1% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 53.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 31.5% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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% | 19.2% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11.1% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 16.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 34.1% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83% | 65.9% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 81.6% | 72.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 14.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 72.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Hindu | 10.7% | 1.7% | 9.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunster Street was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunster Street has the 30th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Fosse and the 465th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Dunster Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-12-04 | £195,938 |
| 7 Dunster Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-08-30 | £195,805 |
| 51 Dunster Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2023-01-25 | £166,749 |
| 35 Dunster Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-10 | £200,152 |
| 31 Dunster Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2021-10-19 | £123,965 |
LE3 0SE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovelands Primary School Hinckley Road , LE3 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 1,027 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 | 1,160 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,212 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 | 2,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,473 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,234 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 | 1,127 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 | 5,007 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 | 392 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 925 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 2,028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antep Grill Restaurant | 265 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 143 yd | |
| Oh So Bakery | 58 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 726 yd | |
| Chef And Spice | 1 Andrewes Street, Leicester | 765 yd | |
| 3 Little Birds | 40 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 781 yd | |
| Dardanija | 34 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Leicester Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 55 Westcotes Drive | 295 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | 46 Glenfield Road, Leicester | 375 yd | |
| Merry Monarch | The Merry Monarch, 23 Fosse Road South | 456 yd | |
| The Crows Nest | Crows Nest, 1 Glenfield Road East | 638 yd | |
| Leicester Estonian House | Club, 366 Fosse Road North | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TJ's Burgers | 241A Hinckley Road, Leicester | 112 yd | |
| New Crystal Jade | 219 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 112 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 221A Hinckley Road, Leicester | 145 yd | |
| Fry Inn | 119 Kirby Road, Leicester | 199 yd | |
| Frydales | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 317 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 1 Petworth Drive, Leicester | 595 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 985 yd | |
| Iceland | 197 - 201 Narborough Road, Leicester | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westfields Tennis Club 21A 21A EASTFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 676 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 | 125.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.