Richard Iii Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 5QU is located in the Fosse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richard Iii Road, Leicester, LE3 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 5JG, LE3 5HT, LE3 5HS, LE3 5JF, LE3 5RX, LE3 5AB, LE3 5SD, LE3 5SE, LE3 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 5QU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.6% of the population 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 | 50.5% | 60.6% | 10.1% | 51.0% | 9.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 39.4% | -10.1% | 49.0% | -9.6% |
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 5QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.7% 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 | 54.7% | 75.7% | 21.0% | 37.9% | 37.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 16.1% | -16.8% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 50.5% | 61.6% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 28.5% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 14.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 6.8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 39% | 27.1% | 16.9% | 22.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 24.3% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 14.8% | 5.8% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 13.3% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 75.3% | 64.2% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 55.9% | 57.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 27.8% | 24.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 18.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 7% | 8.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 57.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 13.4% | 9.9% | -3.5% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 14.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 9.6% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 14.7% | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richard Iii Road was 286.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.1% higher than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richard Iii Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fosse and the 90th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 158.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby & West Ltd Richard Iii Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £3,636,000 | 2019-03-27 | £4,707,715 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE3 5QU 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) | 198 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,764 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 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 2out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Primary School Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newarke School Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,967 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 | 1,504 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,005 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 | 5,195 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 | 5,195 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 | 746 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Way School 72 Fosse Road South , LE3 0QD | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sathya Sai School Narborough Road , At the Crossroad With Upperton Road LE3 0BT | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Infirmary School Infirmary Square , LE1 5WW | - not rated | 1,336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Central Cafe And Bar | Central House, 17 Great Central Street | 299 yd | |
| Lane 7 Leicester | Great Central Station, 52 - 54 Great Central Street | 319 yd | |
| Addict Dance Academy | Imperial House, 133 - 149 St Nicholas Circle | 455 yd | |
| Esquires Coffee | The Wullcomb, 85 Vaughan Way | 477 yd | |
| Restaurant 263 | 76 Highcross Street, Leicester | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Richard III | Richard The Third, 70 Highcross Street | 492 yd | |
| Toots And Maytals | 52A Highcross Street, Leicester | 492 yd | |
| Mosh | 37 St Nicholas Place, Leicester | 497 yd | |
| Leicester Estonian House | Club, 366 Fosse Road North | 497 yd | |
| The Crows Nest | Crows Nest, 1 Glenfield Road East | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden River | 98 Tudor Road, Leicester | 128 yd | |
| Simply Indian | 119 King Richards Road, Leicester | 380 yd | |
| Subway | 23 St Nicholas Place, Leicester | 497 yd | |
| Bar Sandwich | 13 St Nicholas Place, Leicester | 497 yd | |
| Master Hua | 25 Glenfield Road East, Leicester | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 497 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 100 New Park Street | 577 yd | |
| Lidl | 217 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 679 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 854 yd | |
| Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 611 yd |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 696 yd | |
| Leicester Cycle Speedway Track CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB CYCLE SPEEDWAY CLUB SLATER STREET | cycling | 806 yd |
| Abbey Sports & Leisure Club (Leicester) SLATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club Slater Street | indoor bowls | 891 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| St Margaret'S Pasture Sports Centre ST. MARGARETS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.