Braunstone Lane is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 2RS 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 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, LE3 2RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 1GU, LE3 2GA, LE3 2RT, LE3 1GF, LE3 2RU, LE3 2GU, LE3 2GE, LE3 1GR, LE3 1GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 2RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 49.9% | 52.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 47.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 2RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 48.2% | 51.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 32.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 43.3% | 41.8% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 2RS this area, 28.3% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43% | 28.3% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 16.3% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 18.4% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 8% | 2.5% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| White | 83.4% | 80.9% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 86.2% | 82.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 81.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 12% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braunstone Lane was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Braunstone Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields and the 409th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-06-06 | £229,419 |
| 75 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-10-23 | £231,056 |
| 73 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-29 | £200,371 |
| 67 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2021-07-30 | £248,613 |
| 55 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-10-13 | £256,127 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE3 2RS 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Folville Junior School Folville Rise , LE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenhurst Primary School Ravenhurst Road , LE3 2PS | 2out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Fields Primary School 21 Compton Road , LE3 2DH | 2out of 4 | 1,248 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 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,913 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,685 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 | 1,899 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 | 3,578 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 | 728 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 2,718 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 | 3,056 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 | 571 yd | |
| The Friday Social | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 902 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 2, The Old Braunstone | 975 yd | |
| Hannans | 1 Evesham Road, Leicester | 999 yd | |
| El Cafe | The Brite Centre Library And Commun, 130 Braunstone Avenue | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Community Lounge | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 902 yd | |
| West End Working Mens Club | West End Working Mens Club After 12, Braunstone Avenue | 1,080 yd | |
| Braunstone Working Men's Club Kitchen | West End Working Mens Club After 12, Braunstone Avenue | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayston Chippy | 6 Ayston Road, Braunstone Town | 74 yd | |
| Oriental House | 81 Henley Crescent, Braunstone Town | 773 yd | |
| TJ's | 10 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester | 836 yd | |
| Braunstone Chippy | 108A Edward Avenue, Braunstone Town | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Convenience | 170 Hallam Crescent East, Leicester | 364 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Rowley Fields Petrol Filling, 510 Narborough Road | 430 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 112-114 Turnbull Drive, Braunstone Town | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caldecote Community Primary School HALLAM CRESCENT EAST | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Ellesmere College BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | cycling | 617 yd |
| Riverside Business And Enterprise College (Closed) Lyncote Road | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Riverside Football Ground BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Ellesmere College (Closed) Ellesmere Road | 765 yd | |
| Aylestone Playing Fields BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 937 yd |
| Shakespeare Park AVON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Lcc Employees Ground BIAM YARD BIAM YARD BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Narborough Road Playing Fields NARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Mossdale Meadows KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 190.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.