Rowanberry Avenue is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 6PQ is located in the Western electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowanberry Avenue, Leicester, LE3 6PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 6PP, LE3 6UJ, LE3 6PN, LE3 6NF, LE3 6PJ, LE3 6NA, LE3 6PL, LE3 6PB, LE3 6UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 6PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 48.7% | 51.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 36.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 40% | 48.8% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 15.1% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 6PQ this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 32.8% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 14.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14.4% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 13.6% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 17.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% 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% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.6% | 65.5% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 85% | 74% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 9.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 4% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 11% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 74.9% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 4.7% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowanberry Avenue was 239.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% higher than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowanberry Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 124th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Rowanberry Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £195,700 | 2022-11-03 | £194,710 |
| 145 Rowanberry Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-10-03 | £147,850 |
| 153 Rowanberry Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-05-06 | £126,431 |
| 153 Rowanberry Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-01-31 | £119,481 |
| 154 Rowanberry Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £154,900 | 2021-09-29 | £176,644 |
LE3 6PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | 2out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Lodge Academy Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Community Primary School Cort Crescent , Braunstone LE3 1QH | 2out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fossebrook Primary School Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | 4out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,325 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,815 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,169 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 4,147 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 4,376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14Forty At Crown Packaging | Crown Bevcan Uk, Golf Course Lane | 822 yd | |
| Staff Canteen At Samworth Brothers Supply Chain | Leicester Distribution Park, 150 Scudamore Road | 844 yd | |
| Traydee Cafe | Cafe At Unit 22, Sunningdale Road Industrial Park | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoemaker | The Shoemaker, Cokayne Road | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rominos Pizza | Unit 3, 170 Ryder Road | 368 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | Unit 4, 172 Ryder Road | 368 yd | |
| Superfry | Unit 2, 168 Ryder Road | 368 yd | |
| Marine Fish Bar UK Ltd | 97 Dominion Road, Glenfield | 952 yd | |
| Lee's Kitchen | 89 Dominion Road, Glenfield | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, 166 Ryder Road | 368 yd | |
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 29 - 35 Sharmon Crescent, Leicester | 551 yd | |
| Tesco | Dominion Road, Glenfield | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Frith School (Closed) Cuffling Drive | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Western Golf Course (Closed) Scudamore Road | golf | 580 yd |
| Hockley Farm HOCKLEY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.