Dunton Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 5EL is located in the Fosse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunton Street, Leicester, LE3 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 5FF, LE3 5EB, LE3 5GF, LE3 5FA, LE3 5GE, LE3 5EA, LE3 5GG, LE3 5GH, LE3 5EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 5EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 33.3% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 38.7% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 45.5% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 11.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 22% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 17.7% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 19.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 17.2% | 2.4% | -14.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.7% | 15.6% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 9.9% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 79.6% | 53.5% | -26.1% | 81.4% | -27.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 70.6% | 63% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 18.8% | 19.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 10.6% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.6% | 63.3% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 12% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 7.8% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.3% | 76.7% | -24.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 9.5% | 0.6% | 8.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 11% | 1.7% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunton Street was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunton Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Fosse and the 279th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 264.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dunton Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-08-12 | £192,446 |
| 59 Dunton Street, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-31 | £216,556 |
| 42 Dunton Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2024-10-18 | £147,312 |
| 22 Dunton Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2024-06-28 | £211,093 |
| 41 Dunton Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-02-13 | £171,205 |
LE3 5EL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE3 5EL 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 95 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Junior School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,003 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 | 852 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,170 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,465 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 | 2,178 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 | 1,560 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 2,164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamim Balti Ltd | 54 Woodgate, Leicester | 83 yd | |
| MG Sandwich Bar | 1 Marshall Street, Leicester | 110 yd | |
| African Kitchen And Bar | 3 Woodgate, Leicester | 148 yd | |
| Fosse Corner Cafe | 52 - 54 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 208 yd | |
| New China Town | 23A Blackbird Road, Leicester | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Moses' Cabin | Foresters Arms, 17 Frog Island | 339 yd | |
| The Blackbird | Blackbird Road, Leicester | 386 yd | |
| Leicester Indoor Bowls Club | 80 Slater Street, Leicester | 440 yd | |
| Newfoundpool WMC | 55 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 679 yd | |
| The Framework Brewery Tap | 72 - 74 Friday Street, Leicester | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMG | 56 Woodgate, Leicester | 83 yd | |
| Celebrity Kebab | 62 Woodgate, Leicester | 83 yd | |
| Woodgate Chip Shop | 32 Woodgate, Leicester | 124 yd | |
| Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded | 8 Woodgate, Leicester | 124 yd | |
| Cloud 9 Desserts (Woodgate) | 1A Woodgate, Leicester | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester | 148 yd | |
| Lidl | 217 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 465 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club Slater Street | indoor bowls | 429 yd |
| Abbey Sports & Leisure Club (Leicester) SLATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 458 yd |
| Maher Community Centre RAVENSBRIDGE DRIVE | 500 yd | |
| Leicester Cycle Speedway Track CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB SLATER STREET | cycling | 534 yd |
| St Margaret'S Pasture Sports Centre ST. MARGARETS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 971 yd | |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Leicester) BYFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.