Elland Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 1TU is located in the Western electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elland Road, Leicester, LE3 1TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 1TU, 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 | 56.3% | 55.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 43.7% | 44.1% | 0.4% | 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 1TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% 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 | 54.4% | 61.5% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 21.5% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 3.6% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 10.9% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 42.6% | 40.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.8% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 1TU this area, 28.2% 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 28.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 15.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 21.4% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 18.1% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 9.8% | 9% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9% | 6.7% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 57.9% | 66.6% | 8.7% | 81.4% | -14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 85.2% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 85.2% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 11% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.7% | 13.5% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elland Road was 321.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.5% higher than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elland Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 77th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Elland Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £3,180,000 | 2021-12-03 | £3,317,961 |
| Oadby Plastics Ltd Elland Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2016-01-13 | £3,462,598 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE3 1TU 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 | 72 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmfield Primary School Leicester Forest East Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossebrook Primary School Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Primary School Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Leys Community Primary School Stafford Leys , Leicester Forest East LE3 3LJ | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe Community College Hamelin Road , Braunstone LE3 1JN | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Newton's School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moel Llys Centre Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 9EA | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,482 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Canteen At Samworth Brothers Supply Chain | Leicester Distribution Park, 150 Scudamore Road | 298 yd | |
| TNS Catering Management Ltd (Staff Restaurant - Saladworks) | Unit A, Oak Spinney Park | 313 yd | |
| Traydee Cafe | Cafe At Unit 22, Sunningdale Road Industrial Park | 579 yd | |
| The Grange Bakery Deli | 60 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 837 yd | |
| 14Forty At Crown Packaging | Crown Bevcan Uk, Golf Course Lane | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Table Table | Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreams | 138 Packer Avenue, Leicester Forest East | 506 yd | |
| Rominos Pizza | Unit 3, 170 Ryder Road | 793 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | Unit 4, 172 Ryder Road | 793 yd | |
| Superfry | Unit 2, 168 Ryder Road | 793 yd | |
| Jaipur Express Fish & Chip Co | 148 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, 166 Ryder Road | 793 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 2 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 941 yd | |
| Tesco | 164 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Western Golf Course (Closed) Scudamore Road | golf | 683 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.