Beechcroft Avenue is in Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 2GB is located in the Braunstone Ravenhurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beechcroft Avenue, Leicester, LE3 2GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 2GR, LE3 2GU, LE3 2GD, LE3 2GE, LE3 2HA, LE3 2RT, LE3 2GF, LE3 2GX, LE3 2GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 2GB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 47.4% | 47.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 52.6% | 52.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE3 2GB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 35.9% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 51.2% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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% | 46.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.1% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.8% | 23.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 9.5% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 10.2% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 24.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 8% | 13.2% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 10.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.7% | 74.4% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 88.1% | 78.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 78.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 1.7% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechcroft Avenue was 91.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% higher than the Braunstone Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechcroft Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Braunstone Millfield and the 54th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Beechcroft Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-08-02 | £249,182 |
| 2 Beechcroft Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-10-26 | £216,060 |
| 2 Beechcroft Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-06-29 | £227,889 |
| 2 Beechcroft Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2020-11-12 | £253,971 |
| 20 Beechcroft Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2020-04-24 | £216,823 |
LE3 2GB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecote Community Primary School 164 Hallam Crescent East , Braunstone LE3 1FF | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenhurst Primary School Ravenhurst Road , LE3 2PS | 2out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folville Junior School Folville Rise , LE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy Hat Road , Braunstone Town LE3 2WF | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | 2out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 3,472 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 | 2,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,820 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 | 2,077 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 | 3,386 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 | 584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Foundation special school | 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 | 3,189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Tuck Shop | Riverside Football Ground, 44 Braunstone Lane East | 352 yd | |
| The Friday Social | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Community Lounge | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayston Chippy | 6 Ayston Road, Braunstone Town | 227 yd | |
| Braunstone Chippy | 108A Edward Avenue, Braunstone Town | 792 yd | |
| Oriental House | 81 Henley Crescent, Braunstone Town | 797 yd | |
| TJ's | 10 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Rowley Fields Petrol Filling, 510 Narborough Road | 484 yd | |
| The Co-operative Convenience | 170 Hallam Crescent East, Leicester | 608 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 112-114 Turnbull Drive, Braunstone Town | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Football Ground BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Ellesmere College BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | cycling | 466 yd |
| Riverside Business And Enterprise College (Closed) Lyncote Road | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Caldecote Community Primary School HALLAM CRESCENT EAST | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Aylestone Playing Fields BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| Lcc Employees Ground BIAM YARD BIAM YARD BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Ellesmere College (Closed) Ellesmere Road | 950 yd | |
| Mossdale Meadows KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.