Woodgate is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 5GH 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 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 5GE, LE4 0BP, LE3 5FF, LE4 0AE, LE3 5EL, LE3 5GF, LE4 0AA, LE4 0AW, LE3 5EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 5GH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 5GH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 61.3% | 54.7% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 29.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 49% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 45% | 33.9% | -11.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.1% | 24.6% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 18% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 12.3% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 23.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 11.9% | 5.4% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 12.5% | 18% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 14.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 77.3% | 56.6% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 53% 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% | 53% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| European Union | 20.1% | 29.8% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 23.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.6% | 53.1% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 15.3% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 9.8% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.4% | 76.7% | -35.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 12.1% | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 12.1% | 1.7% | 10.4% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodgate was 363.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 190.9% higher than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodgate has the 7th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fosse and the 63rd highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Woodgate, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-12-18 | £215,081 |
| 3 Woodgate, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-06-27 | £236,111 |
| 1 Woodgate, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2007-07-18 | £282,325 |
| 5 Woodgate, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2004-03-26 | £269,093 |
| 1 Woodgate, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2003-07-16 | £301,471 |
LE3 5GH 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 5GH 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 2out of 4 | 282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Primary School Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Infant School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FG | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Junior School Avebury Avenue , LE4 0FG | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ellis Community College Corporation Road , LE4 5PW | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,694 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 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 5,262 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ihsaan Community College 1 Kamloops Crescent , LE1 2HX | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Way School 72 Fosse Road South , LE3 0QD | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd Malabar Road , LE1 2LG | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Kitchen And Bar | 3 Woodgate, Leicester | 9 yd | |
| Bradgate St. Cafe | Street Record, Bradgate Street | 161 yd | |
| Shamim Balti Ltd | 54 Woodgate, Leicester | 167 yd | |
| New China Town | 23A Blackbird Road, Leicester | 240 yd | |
| MG Sandwich Bar | 1 Marshall Street, Leicester | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Moses' Cabin | Foresters Arms, 17 Frog Island | 304 yd | |
| Leicester Indoor Bowls Club | 80 Slater Street, Leicester | 313 yd | |
| The Blackbird | Blackbird Road, Leicester | 357 yd | |
| The Framework Brewery Tap | 72 - 74 Friday Street, Leicester | 646 yd | |
| Newfoundpool WMC | 55 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud 9 Desserts (Woodgate) | 1A Woodgate, Leicester | 31 yd | |
| Woodgate Chip Shop | 32 Woodgate, Leicester | 40 yd | |
| Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded | 8 Woodgate, Leicester | 40 yd | |
| OMG | 56 Woodgate, Leicester | 167 yd | |
| Celebrity Kebab | 62 Woodgate, Leicester | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester | 9 yd | |
| Lidl | 217 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 620 yd | |
| Tropical Supermarket | 41 Abbey Street, Leicester | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club Slater Street | indoor bowls | 301 yd |
| Abbey Sports & Leisure Club (Leicester) SLATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 344 yd |
| Maher Community Centre RAVENSBRIDGE DRIVE | 352 yd | |
| Leicester Cycle Speedway Track CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB SLATER STREET | cycling | 437 yd |
| St Margaret'S Pasture Sports Centre ST. MARGARETS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Leicester) BYFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 934 yd | |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Morningside Arena Leicester CHARTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Abbey Park ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,048 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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.