Overview of LE3 2AS

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Raymond Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 2AS 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 Raymond Road, Leicester, LE3 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE3 2AD, LE3 2AN, LE3 2AP, LE3 2AA, LE3 2QR, LE3 2AT, LE3 2AH, LE3 2AE, LE3 2AJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 2AS is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female42.8%45.6%2.8% 51.0% -5.4%
Male57.2%54.4%-2.8% 49.0% 5.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single53.8%42%-11.8% 37.9% 4.1%
Married: Opposite sex35.6%44.6%9.0% 44.2% 0.4%
Separated2.5%2.9%0.4% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced5.9%6.7%0.8% 9.1% -2.4%
Widowed2.1%3.8%1.7% 6.1% -2.3%

Health

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 (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health39%50.1%11.1% 48.4% 1.7%
Good health39.7%35.6%-4.1% 33.6% 2.0%
Fair health16.4%11.3%-5.1% 12.7% -1.4%
Bad health4.1%3%-1.1% 4.0% -1.0%
Very bad health0.7%0%-0.7% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 2AS this area, 35.5% 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 22%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications23.3%35.5%12.2% 18.2% 17.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.7%8.9%-0.8% 9.6% -0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.9%11.5%-0.4% 13.4% -1.9%
Apprenticeship0.8%5.4%4.6% 5.3% 0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.9%6.1%-5.8% 16.9% -10.8%
Degree or Similar32.6%22%-10.6% 33.8% -11.8%
Other9.7%10.5%0.8% 2.8% 7.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1%0.8%-0.2% 1.1% -0.3%
Chinese0.3%1.3%1.0% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian18.2%23.3%5.1% 3.1% 20.2%
Pakistani1.4%4.8%3.4% 2.7% 2.1%
Other Asian4.8%4.3%-0.5% 1.6% 2.7%
Black African7.9%4.6%-3.3% 2.5% 2.1%
Black Caribbean1.4%2.3%0.9% 1.0% 1.3%
Other Black1.4%0.5%-0.9% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.7%1%-1.7% 0.9% 0.1%
Mixed Other0.7%0.3%-0.4% 0.8% -0.5%
White57.5%46.6%-10.9% 81.4% -34.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Roma0%3%3.0% 0.2% 2.8%
Arab0.7%0.8%0.1% 0.6% 0.2%
Other1.4%5.1%3.7% 1.6% 3.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 34.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.4%34.6%-30.8% 83.2% -48.6%
European Union13%27.3%14.3% 6.1% 21.2%
Rest of Europe0.7%5.8%5.1% 0.8% 5.0%
Africa7.5%5.8%-1.7% 2.7% 3.1%
Middle East and Asia12%24.5%12.5% 5.6% 18.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%2%0.6% 1.3% 0.7%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK63.7%34.2%-29.5% 83.2% -49.0%
10+ Years6.8%16.5%9.7% 9.8% 6.7%
5-10 Years12.7%12.5%-0.2% 2.9% 9.6%
2-5 Years7.5%21.2%13.7% 2.2% 19.0%
Less than 2 years9.2%15.7%6.5% 1.9% 13.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom37.8% 76.7% -38.9%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Italy4.8% 0.6% 4.2%
Portugal2% 0.5% 1.5%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland7% 1.3% 5.7%
Romania11.8% 0.9% 10.9%
Other EU countries6.5% 1.5% 5.0%
Turkey0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa1% 0.3% 0.7%
Middle East1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
Southern Asia10.3% 1.2% 9.1%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
No passport held13.5% 13.5% 0.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion19.1% 37.2% -18.1%
Christian37.9% 46.2% -8.3%
Buddhist0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Hindu5.5% 1.7% 3.8%
Muslim19.3% 6.5% 12.8%
Sikh9.5% 0.9% 8.6%
Other religion1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Not answered6% 6.0% 0.0%

Safety

Is Raymond Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raymond Road was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% lower than the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Raymond Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.3%.



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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,900
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LE3 2AS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Raymond Road are based on 146 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Raymond Road, Leicester, LE3 2AS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE3 2AS

Average Price
£188,828
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£188,828
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Raymond Road

Average Price
£201,622
Semi-Detached
£225,993
Terraced
£201,111
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Raymond Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
23 Raymond Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£165,0002025-03-10 £168,964
4 Raymond Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,0002024-01-02 £146,892
29 Raymond Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£141,0002023-08-11 £148,398
25 Raymond Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£206,0002022-12-22 £210,949
7 Raymond Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£139,0002018-06-27 £199,155
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE3 2AS

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee138
Part-Time Employee38
Looking after home or family29
Other23
Retired21
Student (economically inactive)16
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Unemployed13
Self-Employed13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Human health and social work activities21
Manufacturing17
Administrative and support service activities14
Accommodation and food service activities13
Education13
Transport and storage11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Real estate activities6
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Financial and insurance activities4
Information and communication3
Construction3
Other2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's Fields Primary School
21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH
2out of 4 503 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Imperial Avenue , Braunstone LE3 1AH
3out of 4 509 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Shaftesbury Junior School
Latimer Street , LE3 0QE
2out of 4 877 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Folville Junior School
Folville Rise , LE3 1EE
3out of 4 924 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA
3out of 4 1,247 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fullhurst Community College
Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH
3out of 4 376 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Brook Mead Academy
31 St Augustine Road ,
- not rated 1,611 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Castle Mead Academy
Richard III Road , LE3 5QT
- not rated 1,835 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
The Winstanley School
Kingsway North , LE3 3BD
2out of 4 2,353 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moat Community College
Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU
3out of 4 2,916 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leicester College
Welford Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 1,640 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL
- not rated 2,265 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
WQE and Regent College Group
University Road , LE1 7RJ
- not rated 2,420 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Avanti Fields School
21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX
- not rated 461 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 3,726 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cherryleas Assessment Centre
Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU
- not rated 916 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Ellesmere College
40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD
3out of 4 1,484 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
De Montfort University
The Gateway , LE1 9BH
- not rated 1,623 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 1,645 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Emmanuel Christian School
The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP
- not rated 2,108 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lyn's Cafe205 Narborough Road, Leicester103 yd
Dubai Shawarma213A Narborough Road, Leicester103 yd
Dhaka Deli198 - 200 Narborough Road, Leicester172 yd
Cafe Two Ten210 Narborough Road, Leicester172 yd
Pizza Palz202 - 204 Narborough Road, Leicester172 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Oases Bar144 - 146 Narborough Road, Leicester555 yd
Nine74 Narborough Road, Leicester733 yd
West End Working Mens ClubWest End Working Mens Club After 12, Braunstone Avenue857 yd
Braunstone Working Men's Club KitchenWest End Working Mens Club After 12, Braunstone Avenue857 yd
The Western70 Western Road, Leicester875 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Square Pizza Company250 Narborough Road, Leicester77 yd
Anika Balti Express266 Narborough Road, Leicester83 yd
Domino's Pizza240 Narborough Road, Leicester83 yd
New Hong Kong260 Narborough Road, Leicester83 yd
Express Chicken And Pizza218 Narborough Road, Leicester86 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op SupermarketCo-operative Supermarket, 249 - 259 Narborough Road124 yd
Iceland197 - 201 Narborough Road, Leicester283 yd
Tesco21 Western Boulevard, Leicester1,070 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Narborough Road Playing Fields
NARBOROUGH ROAD
grass pitches417 yd
Fullhurst Community College
IMPERIAL AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches494 yd
The Muscle Machine Gym
UNIT 62B UNIT 62B EVELYN DRIVE
health and fitness suite550 yd
Ellesmere College (Closed)
Ellesmere Road
678 yd
Watershed Youth Centre
THE WATERSHED THE WATERSHED UPPERTON ROAD
health and fitness suite808 yd
Leicester City Fc (King Power Stadium)
THE KING POWER STADIUM THE KING POWER STADIUM FILBERT WAY
grass pitches959 yd
Pure Gym (Leicester Walnut Street)
WALNUT STREET
health and fitness suite1,044 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 94.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 94.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed157.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.