Bannister Road is in Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 2XS is located in the Braunstone Millfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 2004-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bannister Road, Leicester, LE3 2XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 2YZ, LE3 2YJ, LE3 2DE, LE3 2TG, LE3 2RY, LE3 2YB, LE3 2LJ, LE3 2JS, LE3 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 2XS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.3% | 52.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 40.7% | 40.1% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 45.4% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 52.2% | 51.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 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 | 15% | 18.3% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 14% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 32.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 21.1% | 29% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 25.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 67.3% | 54.8% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 80.5% | 72.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 14.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 72.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 16.7% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.7% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Hindu | 13.6% | 1.7% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bannister Road was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% lower than the Braunstone Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bannister Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Braunstone Millfield and the 129th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Bannister Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-08-01 | £246,722 |
| 7 Bannister Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2022-10-07 | £367,065 |
| 15 Bannister Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-09-01 | £252,725 |
| 17 Bannister Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-11-19 | £254,881 |
| 11 Bannister Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-02-18 | £263,488 |
LE3 2XS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 180 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 5,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Community School and Centre Hat Road , LE3 2WF | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenhurst Primary School Ravenhurst Road , Braunstone Town LE3 2PS | 2out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenhurst Primary School Ravenhurst Road , LE3 2PS | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Community Primary School 164 Hallam Crescent East , Braunstone LE3 1FF | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Business and Enterprise College Lyncote Road , LE3 2EL | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III School Ellesmere Road , LE3 1BE | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 4,144 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 5,325 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 | 3,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 3,184 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 | 1,395 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Course Centre 124 Wigston Lane , LE2 8TN | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Hamelin Road , LE3 1JP | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sathya Sai School Narborough Road , At the Crossroad With Upperton Road LE3 0BT | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 345 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Ltd, Narborough Road South | 455 yd | |
| Boo | Unit 12, Food Central | 537 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | Unit 17, Food Central | 537 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 9, Food Central | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winstanley Arms | The Glade, Braunstone Town | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Chef | 19 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 316 yd | |
| Watergate Lane Fish Bar | 23 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 328 yd | |
| Mr Rice | 25 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 333 yd | |
| Maharaja | 31 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 349 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Stores Ltd, Narborough Road South | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Narborough Road South, Braunstone Town | 454 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 9, Fosse Park Avenue | 656 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 112-114 Turnbull Drive, Braunstone Town | 745 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Superstore, Grove Farm Triangle | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Health Club (Leicester) JUNCTION 21 APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Millfield Community Centre (Closed) Hat Road | 651 yd | |
| Aylestone Playing Fields BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Leicester) SMITH WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,088 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.