Duns Lane is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 5LU is located in the Westcotes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Duns Lane, Leicester, LE3 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 5LW, LE1 4JJ, LE3 5BD, LE3 5NG, LE1 5WN, LE3 5BF, LE1 4LR, LE3 5BE, LE3 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 5LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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% | 52.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 47.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 5LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 89.8% 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% | 89.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 51.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.7% | 5.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -38.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (90.9%) 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% | 49.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 41.7% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5LU this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 48.9% | 46.1% | -2.8% | 16.9% | 29.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 35.2% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 9% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 68.6% | 70.3% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 69.9% 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% | 69.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 13.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 8.3% | -7.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 69.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 7.1% | -4.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 15.4% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 16.7% | 6.0% | 10.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duns Lane was 1184.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 831.6% higher than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Duns Lane has the highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Fosse and the 14th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 424.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 The Waterfront, 2 Duns Lane, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2025-05-30 | £154,986 |
| Flat 1 The Waterfront, 2 Duns Lane, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-06-16 | £113,023 |
| Flat 10 The Waterfront, 2 Duns Lane, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,500 | 2022-06-27 | £153,179 |
| Flat 16 The Waterfront, 2 Duns Lane, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-02-11 | £164,571 |
| Flat 7 The Waterfront, 2 Duns Lane, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2021-03-23 | £155,776 |
LE3 5LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5LU 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) | 114 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| 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 | 372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 92 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 364 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,366 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 | 1,276 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,340 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 | 1,118 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 | 4,835 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 | 433 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 1,004 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-Ma's Kitchen | 23A New Park Street, Leicester | 223 yd | |
| Addict Dance Academy | Imperial House, 133 - 149 St Nicholas Circle | 229 yd | |
| Faith In People | 5 Castle View, Leicester | 230 yd | |
| Hospitality/Conference Kitchen At De Montfort University | The Venue At Dmu, 20 Western Boulevard | 245 yd | |
| Juicy House Restaurant | Shakespeares House, 4 Southgates | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2Funky Music Cafe | 23A New Park Street, Leicester | 223 yd | |
| 2Funky Street Kitchen | 23A New Park Street, Leicester | 223 yd | |
| The 2Funky Lounge | 23A New Park Street, Leicester | 223 yd | |
| Castle Inn | 5 Castle View, Leicester | 230 yd | |
| Golden Beach Function Suite | Shakespeares House, 4 Southgates | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Bites | 79 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 328 yd | |
| Grill Hub And Royal Chicken | 47 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 328 yd | |
| Mr Patties | 11 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 328 yd | |
| Bagos Pizza / Mayguns / Bengz's Milli-shake / Cormegas | Ground Floor Shop, 29 - 31 Braunstone Gate | 328 yd | |
| Subway | 23 St Nicholas Place, Leicester | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 313 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 610 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 708 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 722 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 155 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 157 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 192 yd |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 735 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 844 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Watershed Youth Centre THE WATERSHED THE WATERSHED UPPERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 983 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.