St Marys Avenue is in Braunstone, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 3FT is located in the Thorpe Astley & St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 3FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 3GF, LE3 3FD, LE3 3DR, LE3 3FH, LE3 3FN, LE3 3FJ, LE3 3DH, LE3 3FQ, LE3 3DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 3FT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 53.5% | 54% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 27.3% | 29.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 49% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.1% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 44.1% | 43.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.1% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 29.6% | 24.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 16.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 24.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.8% | 88.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 89.5% | 84.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 85% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.1% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 2.4% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Avenue was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% higher than the Braunstone Ravenhurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Braunstone Ravenhurst and the 63rd highest crime rate of 288 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 St Marys Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2025-03-27 | £270,699 |
| 37 St Marys Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-29 | £211,476 |
| 4 St Marys Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-12-22 | £207,367 |
| 45 St Marys Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-09-08 | £181,047 |
| 37 St Marys Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2019-04-18 | £222,028 |
LE3 3FT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fossebrook Primary School Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfield Primary School Leicester Forest East Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bendbow Rise Infant School Bendbow Rise , LE3 1SB | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe Community College Hamelin Road , Braunstone LE3 1JN | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Newton's School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,322 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 5,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Hamelin Road , LE3 1JP | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moel Llys Centre Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 9EA | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Park School Western Park , Hinckley Road LE3 6HX | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Co | 9 Sun Way, Braunstone Town | 429 yd | |
| The Grange Bakery Deli | 60 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 632 yd | |
| 14Forty At Crown Packaging | Crown Bevcan Uk, Golf Course Lane | 761 yd | |
| Traydee Cafe | Cafe At Unit 22, Sunningdale Road Industrial Park | 773 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Burger King | Petrol Filling Station, M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Club | Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Cl, Cantrell Road | 562 yd | |
| Forest Park Table Table | Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Fish Bar | 9 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 103 yd | |
| China City | 3 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 103 yd | |
| Braunstone Spice & Rice | 438A Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town | 368 yd | |
| Lee's House | 8 Sun Way, Braunstone Town | 474 yd | |
| The Kebab Man/Terry's Takeaway | 75 Heyford Road, Leicester | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 2 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 282 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Waitrose | Petrol Filling Station, M1 Southbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 828 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Waitrose | M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holmfield Park (Closed) Wardens Walk | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Fossebrook Primary School HOLMFIELD AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Holmefield Primary School (Closed) Holmfield Avenue West | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Thorpe Astley Community Centre LAKIN DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Hockley Farm HOCKLEY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 889 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.