South Avenue, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3FW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 3FW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	49.6%	-1.1%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	49.3%	50.4%	1.1%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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	30%	33.5%	3.5%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	47.5%	-2.7%	44.2%	3.3%
Married: Same sex	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	7.2%	8.6%	1.4%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	9.4%	7.7%	-1.7%	6.1%	1.6%

Health

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	45.9%	48.7%	2.8%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	36.6%	35.5%	-1.1%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	12.3%	11.1%	-1.2%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	3.4%	3.9%	0.5%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.7%	17.6%	-2.1%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	10.4%	-4.4%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.1%	11.3%	-0.8%	13.4%	-2.1%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	7.2%	2.3%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	21.2%	10.0%	16.9%	4.3%
Degree or Similar	29.1%	30.2%	1.1%	33.8%	-3.6%
Other	8.1%	2.3%	-5.8%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	8.2%	12.2%	4.0%	3.1%	9.1%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	2.5%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.8%	0.6%
White	86.9%	78.8%	-8.1%	81.4%	-2.6%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

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	5.2%	9.7%	4.5%	6.1%	3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	3%	4%	1.0%	2.7%	1.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.5%	1.4%	-3.1%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.4%	82.7%	-2.7%	83.2%	-0.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	8.7%	8.3%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	3%	5.1%	2.1%	2.9%	2.2%
2-5 Years	4.5%	3.6%	-0.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	0%	-6.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	4%	1.3%	2.7%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	4.3%	1.5%	2.8%
Other Europe	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	8.6%	13.5%	-4.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.1%	37.2%	-0.1%
Christian	46.8%	46.2%	0.6%
Hindu	10.4%	1.7%	8.7%
Sikh	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is South Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% lower than the Kirby Muxloe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

South Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Kirby Muxloe and the 118th lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Blaby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LE3 3FW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on South Avenue are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blaby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for South Avenue, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3FW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE3 3FW

Average Price
£321,488

Semi-Detached
£261,913

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£947,029

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Avenue

Average Price
£317,928

Semi-Detached
£262,514

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£945,961

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 South Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-12-18	£256,311
6 South Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-05-28	£250,250
8 South Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£297,000	2024-06-21	£296,409
16 South Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£268,000	2024-05-17	£270,972
18 South Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-01-31	£233,966

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE3 3FW

Employment

LE3 3FW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Education	22
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Information and communication	3
Other	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN	- not rated	3,956 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holmfield Primary School Leicester Forest East Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF	- not rated	107 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fossebrook Primary School Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF	3out of 4	137 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Leys Community Primary School Stafford Leys , Leicester Forest East LE3 3LJ	- not rated	973 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Leys Community Primary School Stafford Leys , Leicester Forest East LE3 3LJ	3out of 4	973 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bendbow Rise Infant School Bendbow Rise , LE3 1SB	- not rated	1,179 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD	- not rated	1,614 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley Community College Kingsway North , LE3 3BD	- not rated	1,614 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD	3out of 4	1,614 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wycliffe Community College Hamelin Road , Braunstone LE3 1JN	- not rated	2,244 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alderman Newton's School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN	- not rated	2,884 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW	- not rated	5,358 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW	- not rated	5,358 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,683 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moel Llys Centre Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 9EA	- not rated	1,722 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP	- not rated	2,363 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Long Close School Hamelin Road , LE3 1JP	- not rated	2,471 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Western Park School Western Park , Hinckley Road LE3 6HX	- not rated	2,713 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Grange Bakery Deli	60 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East	278 yd
Welcome Break - K F C	M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane	456 yd
Welcome Break - Subway	M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane	456 yd
Welcome Break - Burger King	Petrol Filling Station, M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane	531 yd
Welcome Break - Starbucks	Motorway Services And Premises, M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane	531 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Forest Park Table Table	Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East	279 yd
Red Cow	Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East	1,010 yd
Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Club	Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Cl, Cantrell Road	1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beacon Fish Bar	9 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East	434 yd
China City	3 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East	434 yd
Welcome Break - Starbucks Drive-Thru	M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane	456 yd
Welcome Break Forecourt South	Petrol Filling Station, M1 Southbound Service Area	530 yd
Welcome Break Forecourt North	Motorway Services And Premises, M1 Northbound Service Area	532 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Welcome Break - Waitrose	M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane	456 yd
Central England Co-Operative Society	2 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East	479 yd
Welcome Break - Waitrose	Petrol Filling Station, M1 Southbound Service Area, Baines Lane	531 yd
Tesco	164 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East	914 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fossebrook Primary School HOLMFIELD AVENUE WEST	grass pitches	107 yd
Holmefield Primary School (Closed) Holmfield Avenue West	grass pitches	107 yd
Holmfield Park (Closed) Wardens Walk	grass pitches	355 yd
Thorpe Astley Community Centre LAKIN DRIVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	637 yd
Forest East Park LANCELOT CLOSE	grass pitches	742 yd
Stafford Leys Primary School STAFFORD LEYS	grass pitches	974 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	133.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.