Cressida Place is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 3AN 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 Cressida Place, Leicester, LE3 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 3AT, LE3 3AF, LE3 1RJ, LE3 1RL, LE3 3BA, LE3 3AE, LE3 1RE, LE3 3BB, LE3 1QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 3AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 34.4% | 51.7% | 17.3% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 26.7% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.2% | 33.1% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 27% | 36.2% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 27% | 18.5% | -8.5% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 3AN this area, 37.6% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.8% | 37.6% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.5% | 19% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 8% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 81.8% | 72% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 85.3% | 75.1% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 10.7% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 75.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 15.2% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 0.7% | -9.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 31.9% | 13.5% | 18.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cressida Place was 223.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% higher than the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cressida Place has the 11th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields and the 136th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cressida Place, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2006-11-24 | £258,199 |
| 2 Cressida Place, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2005-03-31 | £224,336 |
| 3 Cressida Place, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2004-09-30 | £282,008 |
| 2 Cressida Place, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,564 | 2003-08-04 | £220,760 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE3 3AN 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 | 55 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Community Primary School Cort Crescent , Braunstone LE3 1QH | 2out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Community Primary School 164 Hallam Crescent East , Braunstone LE3 1FF | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead Primary Academy Winstanley Drive , Braunstone LE3 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folville Junior School Folville Rise , LE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,336 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 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 3,459 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 | 3,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,391 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,551 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 | 4,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 3,616 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Cinema | Unit A, Meridian Leisure Park | 815 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit H, Meridian Leisure Park | 815 yd | |
| David Lloyd Health & Fitness Club | Unit F, Meridian Leisure Park | 815 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit A, Meridian Leisure Park | 815 yd | |
| 360 Play (Leicester) Ltd | Unit 1, Meridian Leisure Park | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Club | Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Cl, Cantrell Road | 825 yd | |
| Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, Meridian Way | 976 yd | |
| Civic Community Lounge | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TJ's BBQ | 13 Raven Road, Leicester | 364 yd | |
| Lee's House | 8 Sun Way, Braunstone Town | 776 yd | |
| Oriental House | 81 Henley Crescent, Braunstone Town | 863 yd | |
| Braunstone Spice & Rice | 438A Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town | 912 yd | |
| Popeye's Burgers And Pizza | 47 Wellinger Way, Leicester | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Convenience | 170 Hallam Crescent East, Leicester | 965 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Park AVON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 405 yd |
| Winstanley Community College KINGSWAY NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Mossdale Meadows KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Caldecote Community Primary School HALLAM CRESCENT EAST | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Braunstone Park CORT CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Leicester Meridian) MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK LUBBESTHORPE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,076 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.