Kingsway is in Braunstone, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 2PL is located in the Braunstone Millfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsway, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 2PD, LE3 2PF, LE3 2PA, LE3 2UP, LE3 2TT, LE3 2JW, LE3 2UN, LE3 2TU, LE3 2UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 2PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 25.7% | 33.3% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 49.8% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 47.2% | 47.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.5% | 23.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 28.5% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 9% | 2.3% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 27.8% | 26.2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 23.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 60.9% | 54.3% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 82.8% | 73.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 73.3% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15.8% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 1.6% | -13.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 12.3% | 1.7% | 10.6% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 15.7% | 0.9% | 14.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 174.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.8% higher than the Braunstone Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Braunstone Millfield and the 14th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Kingsway, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-03 | £331,880 |
| 97 Kingsway, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2022-06-20 | £286,123 |
| 113 Kingsway, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2020-10-23 | £241,307 |
| 131 Kingsway, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2020-03-16 | £279,560 |
| 117 Kingsway, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2020-03-16 | £254,140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy Hat Road , Braunstone Town LE3 2WF | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenhurst Primary School Ravenhurst Road , LE3 2PS | 2out of 4 | 412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Community Primary School 164 Hallam Crescent East , Braunstone LE3 1FF | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folville Junior School Folville Rise , LE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 4,044 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 4,076 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 | 3,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,700 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 | 2,945 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 | 3,667 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 | 1,301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 3,903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilly's Sandwich Bar | 29 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 487 yd | |
| The Friday Social | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 517 yd | |
| Bella Italia Leicester Also T/a Super Nonna | Unit 2, Meridian Leisure Park | 819 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Unit B1, Meridian Leisure Park | 819 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Meridian East, Meridian Business Park | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winstanley Arms | The Glade, Braunstone Town | 316 yd | |
| Civic Community Lounge | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 517 yd | |
| The Observatory Beefeater | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Chippy | 108A Edward Avenue, Braunstone Town | 160 yd | |
| Maharaja | 31 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 486 yd | |
| Mr Rice | 25 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 491 yd | |
| Watergate Lane Fish Bar | 23 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 492 yd | |
| Pizza Chef | 19 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 112-114 Turnbull Drive, Braunstone Town | 160 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Narborough Road South, Braunstone Town | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millfield Community Centre (Closed) Hat Road | 286 yd | |
| Mossdale Meadows KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Leicester Meridian) MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK LUBBESTHORPE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Aylestone Playing Fields BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 977 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Leicester) JUNCTION 21 APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,041 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 | 164 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.