Faircharm Industrial Estate is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 2BU 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 Faircharm Industrial Estate, Leicester, LE3 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 2BT, LE3 2BS, LE3 2DA, LE3 2BP, LE3 2BQ, LE3 2DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 2BU is primarily male, with 54.1% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 45.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 54.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 2BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 55.1% | 47.5% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 37.3% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 44.4% | 53.3% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 30.3% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 14.6% | 17.8% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 11.6% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 41.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 11% | 4.4% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 17.8% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 14.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 79.6% | 63% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -18.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 75.4% | 54% | -21.4% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 20.5% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 16.7% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 53.7% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 16.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 14.7% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 11.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 8.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.2% | 76.7% | -28.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 17.3% | 0.9% | 16.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faircharm Industrial Estate was 179.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% higher than the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faircharm Industrial Estate has the 18th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields and the 191st highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit B Faircharm Industrial Estate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £3,950,000 | 2017-10-31 | £5,167,429 |
LE3 2BU area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 5,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School Imperial Avenue , Braunstone LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Folville Junior School Folville Rise , LE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 894 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 883 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 | 3,118 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 | 1,205 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Star Cheerleaders | Unit 55A First Floor, Faircharm Industrial Estate | 43 yd | |
| JT Cafe | Cafe, Faircharm Industrial Estate | 43 yd | |
| Roadhouse Cafe | Unit 4, Marlow House | 255 yd | |
| Hannans | 1 Evesham Road, Leicester | 492 yd | |
| Terry's Cob Shop | 41 Dartford Road, Leicester | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oases Bar | 144 - 146 Narborough Road, Leicester | 1,038 yd | |
| Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club | Leicester Electricity Sports Cricke, 66 New Bridge Street | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narborough House | 284 Narborough Road, Leicester | 621 yd | |
| Chippy Man | Ground Floor Shop, 283 Aylestone Road | 625 yd | |
| Chutney's | 259 Aylestone Road, Leicester | 625 yd | |
| TJ's Aylestone | Shop, 257 Aylestone Road | 652 yd | |
| Anika Balti Express | 266 Narborough Road, Leicester | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Supermarket | Co-operative Supermarket, 249 - 259 Narborough Road | 681 yd | |
| Iceland | 197 - 201 Narborough Road, Leicester | 855 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 25 Raw Dykes Road, Leicester | 932 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Rowley Fields Petrol Filling, 510 Narborough Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Muscle Machine Gym UNIT 62B UNIT 62B EVELYN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 64 yd |
| Narborough Road Playing Fields NARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Leicester City Fc (King Power Stadium) THE KING POWER STADIUM THE KING POWER STADIUM FILBERT WAY | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Ellesmere College (Closed) Ellesmere Road | 842 yd | |
| The Gym Group (Leicester) RAW DYKES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Watershed Youth Centre THE WATERSHED THE WATERSHED UPPERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Fullhurst Community College IMPERIAL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Electricity Sports Ground NEW BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 1.3% |
| 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.