Norfolk Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 5QN 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 Street, Leicester, LE3 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 5PR, LE3 5QL, LE3 5PU, LE3 5QJ, LE3 5PH, LE3 5PD, LE3 5PS, LE3 6BN, LE3 5PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 5QN is primarily male, with 59.2% of the population 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 | 32.3% | 40.8% | 8.5% | 51.0% | -10.2% |
| Male | 67.7% | 59.2% | -8.5% | 49.0% | 10.2% |
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 5QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 67.8% | 67.2% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 15.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 45.1% | 53.4% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 33.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 8.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.9% | 17.5% | -5.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 37% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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 | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 77.4% | 70.1% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 71.2% | 53.8% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 26% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 10.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 53.8% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 13% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 13.5% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 8.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 76.7% | -22.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 12% | 0.9% | 11.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Street was 262.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.1% higher than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fosse and the 103rd highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Norfolk Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-10-31 | £232,266 |
| 25 Norfolk Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-09-01 | £248,304 |
| 11 Norfolk Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-09 | £249,746 |
| 23 Norfolk Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2019-11-22 | £299,933 |
| 21 Norfolk Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-07-13 | £295,534 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE3 5QN 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 | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | - not rated | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | - not rated | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovelands Infant School Hinckley Road , LE3 0TJ | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newarke School Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe Community College Hamelin Road , Braunstone LE3 1JN | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,787 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4,860 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 | 4,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fosse Way School 72 Fosse Road South , LE3 0QD | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 595 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sathya Sai School Narborough Road , At the Crossroad With Upperton Road LE3 0BT | - not rated | 815 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 920 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Infirmary School Infirmary Square , LE1 5WW | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Community 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 | 277 yd | |
| 3 Little Birds | 40 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 320 yd | |
| Dardanija | 34 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 330 yd | |
| The Taj Bar & Grill | 16 - 18 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crows Nest | Crows Nest, 1 Glenfield Road East | 180 yd | |
| Leicester Estonian House | Club, 366 Fosse Road North | 257 yd | |
| Polonez Bar | 56 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 277 yd | |
| Merry Monarch | The Merry Monarch, 23 Fosse Road South | 281 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | 46 Glenfield Road, Leicester | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Chef | 79 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 161 yd | |
| Thai Esarn Takeaway | 83B Hinckley Road, Leicester | 161 yd | |
| Your Baking Company | 1 Fosse Road South, Leicester | 171 yd | |
| Master Hua | 25 Glenfield Road East, Leicester | 180 yd | |
| Simply Indian | 119 King Richards Road, Leicester | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 257 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 278 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 429 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 1 Petworth Drive, Leicester | 750 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 Western Boulevard, Leicester | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 600 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 642 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 795 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 | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| 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 | 13.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 13.8% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.