Braunstone Gate is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 5LH is located in the Westcotes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Braunstone Gate, Leicester, LE3 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 5LT, LE3 5LG, LE3 5NQ, LE3 5LD, LE3 0GR, LE3 0BN, LE3 0GD, LE3 0RA, LE3 0BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 5LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 54.2% | 55.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 44.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 5LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 97.1% 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 | 84% | 97.1% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 59.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.7% | 2.2% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -42.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -8.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 54.2% | 53% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 38.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around LE3 5LH this area, 2.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 2.8% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 5.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 48.9% | 66.6% | 17.7% | 16.9% | 49.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 21.1% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.7% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 10.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 16.4% | 13.0% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 68.6% | 41.7% | -26.9% | 81.4% | -39.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 73.4% | 61.9% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 12.9% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 62.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 10.5% | -1.3% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 16.8% | 10.0% | 1.9% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 27.8% | 6.0% | 21.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braunstone Gate was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Braunstone Gate has the 12th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Fosse and the 170th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-03-18 | £209,911 |
| 7 And, 9 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2023-09-29 | £1,138,157 |
| 13A Braunstone Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2023-09-29 | £1,138,157 |
| 5 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2023-09-29 | £1,138,157 |
| 35 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2022-12-19 | £1,322,698 |
LE3 5LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5LH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 771 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 271 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovelands Primary School Hinckley Road , LE3 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 367 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 612 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,442 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,320 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 | 800 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 580 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 810 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 | 1,028 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Tokyo | 33 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 2 yd | |
| Yumchi | 24 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 36 yd | |
| Secret Garden | 66 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 36 yd | |
| 96 Degrees | 42 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 36 yd | |
| Efes Mangal | 26 - 36 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 43 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Monocle | 59 - 61 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 2 yd | |
| Black Horse Public House | Black Horse, 1 Foxon Street | 25 yd | |
| Dog House Bar Leicester | Loaf, 58 - 64 Braunstone Gate | 36 yd | |
| 2Funky Music Cafe | 23A New Park Street, Leicester | 109 yd | |
| 2Funky Street Kitchen | 23A New Park Street, Leicester | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagos Pizza / Mayguns / Bengz's Milli-shake / Cormegas | Ground Floor Shop, 29 - 31 Braunstone Gate | 2 yd | |
| Mr Patties | 11 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 2 yd | |
| Bombay Bites | 79 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 2 yd | |
| Grill Hub And Royal Chicken | 47 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 2 yd | |
| Subway | 44 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 40 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 80 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 398 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 674 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 729 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 187 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 193 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| Watershed Youth Centre THE WATERSHED THE WATERSHED UPPERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester Walnut Street) WALNUT STREET | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| St Andrews Ball Court WALNUT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 870 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 956 yd |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 1,066 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| 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 | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.