Norfolk Walk is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 5PS 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 Norfolk Walk, Leicester, LE3 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 5PD, LE3 5QL, LE3 5PA, LE3 5QG, LE3 5QN, LE3 5PH, LE3 5RL, LE3 5QJ, LE3 5PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 5PS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 52.3% | 47.2% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 52.8% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 5PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 49.1% | 47.4% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 38.5% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 8.9% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 38.6% | 48.2% | 9.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 12.3% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 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.
In the area around LE3 5PS this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 28.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 15.2% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 10.4% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 24.8% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 15.6% | 5.6% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 14% | 19.7% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 16.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 54.8% | 48.9% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 10.2% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 61.1% | 50.3% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 9% | 16.9% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 9.7% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 21.8% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 50.2% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 24.9% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 10% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 5.5% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 9.4% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 26.6% | 6.5% | 20.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Walk was 202.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% higher than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Norfolk Walk has the 26th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Fosse and the 160th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Norfolk Walk, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-11-19 | £89,512 |
| 8 Norfolk Walk, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2016-03-15 | £95,103 |
| 33 Norfolk Walk, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-12-04 | £123,625 |
| 10 Norfolk Walk, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2013-02-22 | £87,410 |
| 8 Norfolk Walk, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2012-04-16 | £91,461 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovelands Primary School Hinckley Road , LE3 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 1,068 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 | 491 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 540 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 2,306 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 | 1,808 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,753 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 | 1,027 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 | 4,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 663 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 944 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 | 1,452 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 2,230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef And Spice | 1 Andrewes Street, Leicester | 264 yd | |
| Oh So Bakery | 58 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 305 yd | |
| 3 Little Birds | 40 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 331 yd | |
| Dardanija | 34 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 337 yd | |
| The Taj Bar & Grill | 16 - 18 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crows Nest | Crows Nest, 1 Glenfield Road East | 173 yd | |
| Leicester Estonian House | Club, 366 Fosse Road North | 244 yd | |
| Polonez Bar | 56 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 305 yd | |
| Merry Monarch | The Merry Monarch, 23 Fosse Road South | 395 yd | |
| Metal Monocle | 59 - 61 Braunstone Gate, Leicester | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Indian | 119 King Richards Road, Leicester | 105 yd | |
| Master Hua | 25 Glenfield Road East, Leicester | 173 yd | |
| New China Chef | 79 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 244 yd | |
| Thai Esarn Takeaway | 83B Hinckley Road, Leicester | 244 yd | |
| Your Baking Company | 1 Fosse Road South, Leicester | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 244 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 359 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 401 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 1 Petworth Drive, Leicester | 805 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 507 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 555 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.