Castleford Road is in Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 2UE 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 Castleford Road, Leicester, LE3 2UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 2UG, LE3 2UJ, LE3 2UT, LE3 2UY, LE3 2UA, LE3 2UD, LE3 2UU, LE3 2UH, LE3 2TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 2UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.4% | 31.9% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 49.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 12.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 43.9% | 46.8% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 24.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 25% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 8.9% | 4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 17.6% | 25.1% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 22.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 74.4% | 68.4% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 87.4% | 80.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 81.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.7% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 1.3% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 14.6% | 0.9% | 13.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castleford Road was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Braunstone Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castleford Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Braunstone Millfield and the 55th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Castleford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-07-07 | £258,947 |
| 6 Castleford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2020-12-04 | £290,296 |
| 8 Castleford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-07-06 | £328,210 |
| 10 Castleford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2019-09-19 | £215,327 |
| 5 Castleford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2019-05-17 | £235,762 |
LE3 2UE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE3 2UE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenhurst Primary School Ravenhurst Road , LE3 2PS | 2out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Community Primary School 164 Hallam Crescent East , Braunstone LE3 1FF | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Folville Junior School Folville Rise , LE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,696 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 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 4,083 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,823 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 | 3,025 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 | 3,996 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 | 1,537 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 1,908 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 | 3,447 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 4,168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friday Social | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 325 yd | |
| Bella Italia Leicester Also T/a Super Nonna | Unit 2, Meridian Leisure Park | 510 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Unit B1, Meridian Leisure Park | 510 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit E, Meridian Leisure Park | 616 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's Also T/a Bird Box, Breakfast & Lunch, Pudd | Unit C, Meridian Leisure Park | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Community Lounge | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 325 yd | |
| The Winstanley Arms | The Glade, Braunstone Town | 486 yd | |
| The Observatory Beefeater | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town | 734 yd | |
| Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, Meridian Way | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Chippy | 108A Edward Avenue, Braunstone Town | 278 yd | |
| Oriental House | 81 Henley Crescent, Braunstone Town | 537 yd | |
| Maharaja | 31 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 641 yd | |
| Mr Rice | 25 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 654 yd | |
| Watergate Lane Fish Bar | 23 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 112-114 Turnbull Drive, Braunstone Town | 321 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town | 868 yd | |
| Makro | Centurion Way, Braunstone Town | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millfield Community Centre (Closed) Hat Road | 267 yd | |
| Mossdale Meadows KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Leicester Meridian) MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK LUBBESTHORPE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Winstanley Community College KINGSWAY NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Shakespeare Park AVON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 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 | 207.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.