Overview of LE3 5PS

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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.3%47.2%-5.1% 51.0% -3.8%
Male47.7%52.8%5.1% 49.0% 3.8%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single49.1%47.4%-1.7% 37.9% 9.5%
Married: Opposite sex28.6%38.5%9.9% 44.2% -5.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1.2%1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Separated2.6%2%-0.6% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced12.6%8.9%-3.7% 9.1% -0.2%
Widowed7.1%2%-5.1% 6.1% -4.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health38.6%48.2%9.6% 48.4% -0.2%
Good health34.3%33.7%-0.6% 33.6% 0.1%
Fair health19%12.3%-6.7% 12.7% -0.4%
Bad health4.7%4.5%-0.2% 4.0% 0.5%
Very bad health3.4%1.3%-2.1% 1.2% 0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications28.6%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 Levels14.5%11.2%-3.3% 13.4% -2.2%
Apprenticeship1.9%4.4%2.5% 5.3% -0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.9%10.4%-1.5% 16.9% -6.5%
Degree or Similar14.9%24.8%9.9% 33.8% -9.0%
Other15.6%5.6%-10.0% 2.8% 2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1%1.0% 1.1% -0.1%
Chinese3.4%2.3%-1.1% 0.7% 1.6%
Indian14%19.7%5.7% 3.1% 16.6%
Pakistani0.6%3%2.4% 2.7% 0.3%
Other Asian5.9%3.3%-2.6% 1.6% 1.7%
Black African4.7%3%-1.7% 2.5% 0.5%
Black Caribbean1.6%0.3%-1.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black3.1%0.3%-2.8% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.9%0.7%-1.2% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African1.2%0%-1.2% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.7%3.6%-0.1% 0.9% 2.7%
Mixed Other1.2%1%-0.2% 0.8% 0.2%
White54.8%48.9%-5.9% 81.4% -32.5%
Arab0.6%1.3%0.7% 0.6% 0.7%
Other3.1%11.8%8.7% 1.6% 10.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 50.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.1%50.3%-10.8% 83.2% -32.9%
European Union9%16.9%7.9% 6.1% 10.8%
Rest of Europe0.6%1%0.4% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa13.4%9.7%-3.7% 2.7% 7.0%
Middle East and Asia14.6%21.8%7.2% 5.6% 16.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%0%-1.2% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60.7%50.2%-10.5% 83.2% -33.0%
10+ Years2.2%24.9%22.7% 9.8% 15.1%
5-10 Years8.7%10%1.3% 2.9% 7.1%
2-5 Years10.6%5.5%-5.1% 2.2% 3.3%
Less than 2 years17.8%9.4%-8.4% 1.9% 7.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.9% 76.7% -21.8%
Ireland1% 0.6% 0.4%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Portugal1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Poland5.8% 1.3% 4.5%
Romania5.2% 0.9% 4.3%
Other EU countries1.6% 1.5% 0.1%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Middle East1% 0.1% 0.9%
Eastern Asia0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Southern Asia7.1% 1.2% 5.9%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
No passport held17.5% 13.5% 4.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.5% 37.2% -9.7%
Christian29.8% 46.2% -16.4%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu7.2% 1.7% 5.5%
Muslim26.6% 6.5% 20.1%
Sikh1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Not answered6.9% 6.0% 0.9%

Safety

Is Norfolk Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Walk was 156.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% higher than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Norfolk Walk has the 29th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fosse and the 222nd highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,800
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LE3 5PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Norfolk Walk are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Norfolk Walk, Leicester, LE3 5PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE3 5PS

Average Price
£100,501
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£100,501
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Norfolk Walk

Average Price
£105,708
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£105,708
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Norfolk WalkStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
36 Norfolk Walk, Leicester, Leicester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£85,0002021-11-19 £88,592
8 Norfolk Walk, Leicester, Leicester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£63,5002016-03-15 £94,125
33 Norfolk Walk, Leicester, Leicester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£80,0002015-12-04 £122,353
10 Norfolk Walk, Leicester, Leicester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£50,0002013-02-22 £86,511
8 Norfolk Walk, Leicester, Leicester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£51,0002012-04-16 £90,520
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE3 5PS

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee88
Retired32
Part-Time Employee28
Looking after home or family24
Other19
Student (economically inactive)15
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Self-Employed12
Unemployed12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Manufacturing20
Human health and social work activities13
Accommodation and food service activities12
Other12
Administrative and support service activities11
Education11
Construction10
Transport and storage9
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Financial and insurance activities4
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Information and communication1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parkfield Nursery School
New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN
- not rated 1,768 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA
2out of 4 221 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Shaftesbury Junior School
Latimer Street , LE3 0QE
3out of 4 529 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF
- not rated 1,055 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF
- not rated 1,055 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Fosse Primary School
Balfour Street , LE3 5EA
- not rated 1,105 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castle Mead Academy
Richard III Road , LE3 5QT
4out of 4 484 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Newarke School
Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH
- not rated 1,353 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brook Mead Academy
2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN
4out of 4 1,371 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Fullhurst Community College
Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH
3out of 4 1,489 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
King Richard III School
Ellesmere Road , LE3 1BE
- not rated 2,038 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL
- not rated 1,688 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Leicester College
Welford Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 1,814 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leicester South Fields College
Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 1,814 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Charles Keene College of Further Education
Painter Street , LE1 3WA
- not rated 2,058 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Regent College
Regent Road , LE1 7LW
- not rated 2,073 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School
Trenant Road , LE2 6UA
- not rated 4,893 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA
3out of 4 4,893 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fosse Way School
72 Fosse Road South , LE3 0QD
- not rated 433 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cherryleas Assessment Centre
Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU
- not rated 720 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
De Montfort University
The Gateway , LE1 9BH
- not rated 823 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sathya Sai School
Narborough Road , At the Crossroad With Upperton Road LE3 0BT
- not rated 871 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Royal Infirmary School
Infirmary Square , LE1 5WW
- not rated 1,333 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chef And Spice1 Andrewes Street, Leicester264 yd
Oh So Bakery58 Hinckley Road, Leicester305 yd
3 Little Birds40 Hinckley Road, Leicester331 yd
Dardanija34 Hinckley Road, Leicester337 yd
The Taj Bar & Grill16 - 18 Hinckley Road, Leicester363 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Crows NestCrows Nest, 1 Glenfield Road East173 yd
Leicester Estonian HouseClub, 366 Fosse Road North244 yd
Polonez Bar56 Hinckley Road, Leicester305 yd
Merry MonarchThe Merry Monarch, 23 Fosse Road South395 yd
Metal Monocle59 - 61 Braunstone Gate, Leicester433 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Simply Indian119 King Richards Road, Leicester105 yd
Master Hua25 Glenfield Road East, Leicester173 yd
New China Chef79 Hinckley Road, Leicester244 yd
Thai Esarn Takeaway83B Hinckley Road, Leicester244 yd
Your Baking Company1 Fosse Road South, Leicester285 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco ExpressTescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North244 yd
TescoTesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street359 yd
Tesco125 Hinckley Road, Leicester401 yd
Family Shopper1 Petworth Drive, Leicester805 yd
Tesco21 Western Boulevard, Leicester816 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre
DUNS LANE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool507 yd
John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed)
Western Boulevard
health and fitness suite, squash courts555 yd
Spirit Health Club (Leicester)
ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool678 yd
The Gym (Leicester)
4A 4A Causeway Lane
health and fitness suite1,083 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed103.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.