Bainbridge Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 1GE is located in the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bainbridge Road, Leicester, LE3 1GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 1GN, LE3 1GG, LE3 1GB, LE3 1GW, LE3 1GA, LE3 1GS, LE3 2RE, LE3 1GR, LE3 1GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 1GE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 56.2% | 52.5% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 43.8% | 47.5% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 37.8% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 38.2% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 8% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 38.5% | 47.7% | 9.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.2% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around LE3 1GE this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45% | 32.1% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 14.7% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 11.6% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 12.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 21.9% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83% | 69.6% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 85.9% | 74.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 10.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 74.8% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 15.7% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bainbridge Road was 300.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.9% higher than the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bainbridge Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields and the 85th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 120.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Bainbridge Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-14 | £211,535 |
| 16 Bainbridge Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2021-08-04 | £261,572 |
| 49 Bainbridge Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2019-06-20 | £215,339 |
| 55 Bainbridge Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-02-23 | £220,702 |
| 55 Bainbridge Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2015-06-08 | £219,421 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecote Infant School Caldecote Road , LE3 1GJ | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Junior School Caldecote Road , LE3 1GJ | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folville Junior School Folville Rise , LE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Community Primary School 164 Hallam Crescent East , Braunstone LE3 1FF | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | - not rated | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Richard III School Ellesmere Road , LE3 1BE | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Business and Enterprise College Lyncote Road , LE3 2EL | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newarke School Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 4,899 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,378 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 | 3,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sathya Sai School Narborough Road , At the Crossroad With Upperton Road LE3 0BT | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Hamelin Road , LE3 1JP | - not rated | 1,863 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Tuck Shop | Riverside Football Ground, 44 Braunstone Lane East | 631 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 2, The Old Braunstone | 678 yd | |
| Hannans | 1 Evesham Road, Leicester | 691 yd | |
| El Cafe | The Brite Centre Library And Commun, 130 Braunstone Avenue | 824 yd | |
| Royce's Rolls | West End Working Mens Club After 12, Braunstone Avenue | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Working Mens Club | West End Working Mens Club After 12, Braunstone Avenue | 916 yd | |
| Braunstone Working Men's Club Kitchen | West End Working Mens Club After 12, Braunstone Avenue | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayston Chippy | 6 Ayston Road, Braunstone Town | 381 yd | |
| TJ's | 10 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester | 546 yd | |
| Narborough House | 284 Narborough Road, Leicester | 964 yd | |
| Oriental House | 81 Henley Crescent, Braunstone Town | 1,073 yd | |
| Anika Balti Express | 266 Narborough Road, Leicester | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Rowley Fields Petrol Filling, 510 Narborough Road | 211 yd | |
| The Co-operative Convenience | 170 Hallam Crescent East, Leicester | 509 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | Co-operative Supermarket, 249 - 259 Narborough Road | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere College (Closed) Ellesmere Road | 473 yd | |
| Caldecote Community Primary School HALLAM CRESCENT EAST | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Ellesmere College BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | cycling | 577 yd |
| Riverside Business And Enterprise College (Closed) Lyncote Road | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Riverside Football Ground BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Narborough Road Playing Fields NARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Fullhurst Community College IMPERIAL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Lcc Employees Ground BIAM YARD BIAM YARD BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Aylestone Playing Fields BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,027 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 | 167.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.