North Mills is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 5DL is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Mills, Leicester, LE3 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 5AG, LE3 5DD, LE3 5DH, LE3 5DB, LE3 5BY, LE3 5AW, LE3 5FD, LE1 4DH, LE3 5EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 5DL is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 43.3% | 46.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 56.7% | 53.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 5DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 59.3% | 47.3% | -12.0% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 44.5% | 15.4% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.6% | 60.6% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 28.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 16% | 9.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 11.4% | 4.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 13% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.9% | 44.6% | -8.3% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.9% 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 | 4.9% | 0.2% | -4.7% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 16.7% | 34.2% | 17.5% | 3.1% | 31.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 50.2% | 43.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -37.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 11.8% | 2.2% | -9.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 40.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 40.8% | -21.8% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 20.4% | 14.0% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.6% | 25.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 40.8% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.8% | 21.9% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 13.4% | 7.0% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 11.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.1% | 76.7% | -27.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 9.3% | 0.5% | 8.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 25.8% | 1.7% | 24.1% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Mills was 267.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Mills has the 10th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 101st highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 North Mills, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-05-29 | £238,318 |
| The Old Mill Owners House North Mills, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £65,750 | 2000-02-15 | £303,778 |
LE3 5DL 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 | 228 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Junior School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,157 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 | 1,967 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitsy's Emporium Of Awesome | 4 North Mills, Frog Island | 2 yd | |
| Way Coffee | One Centre, 10 Frog Island | 84 yd | |
| Kwench Bar | Leisure Centre, 70 Slater Street | 291 yd | |
| Bangood Catering @ Abbey Sports And Leisure | Leisure Centre, 70 Slater Street | 291 yd | |
| Abbey Sports And Leisure | Leisure Centre, 70 Slater Street | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Moses' Cabin | Foresters Arms, 17 Frog Island | 124 yd | |
| Leicester Indoor Bowls Club | 80 Slater Street, Leicester | 371 yd | |
| The Framework Brewery Tap | 72 - 74 Friday Street, Leicester | 576 yd | |
| The Blackbird | Blackbird Road, Leicester | 676 yd | |
| King Richard III | Richard The Third, 70 Highcross Street | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgate Chip Shop | 32 Woodgate, Leicester | 302 yd | |
| Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded | 8 Woodgate, Leicester | 302 yd | |
| Cloud 9 Desserts (Woodgate) | 1A Woodgate, Leicester | 309 yd | |
| OMG | 56 Woodgate, Leicester | 392 yd | |
| Celebrity Kebab | 62 Woodgate, Leicester | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester | 328 yd | |
| Lidl | 217 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 562 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 905 yd | |
| Tropical Supermarket | 41 Abbey Street, Leicester | 924 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 - 14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Sports & Leisure Club (Leicester) SLATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 348 yd |
| Leicester Cycle Speedway Track CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB SLATER STREET | cycling | 360 yd |
| Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club Slater Street | indoor bowls | 370 yd |
| St Margaret'S Pasture Sports Centre ST. MARGARETS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Maher Community Centre RAVENSBRIDGE DRIVE | 630 yd | |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 674 yd | |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Morningside Arena Leicester CHARTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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.