Oban Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 9GB 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 Oban Street, Leicester, LE3 9GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 9GT, LE3 9GA, LE3 9GU, LE3 9FU, LE3 9GW, LE3 9GH, LE3 9GX, LE3 9FT, LE3 9FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 9GB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents 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 | 48.5% | 55.1% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 44.9% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 9GB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 59.3% | 58.8% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 27.3% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 49.6% | 44.5% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 45.9% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 12.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 20.4% | 17.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 39.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 9.3% | 6.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 72.4% | 64.8% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 76.9% | 60.8% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 20.8% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 61% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 13.5% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 11.7% | 1.3% | 10.4% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oban Street was 68.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oban Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Fosse and the 382nd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oban Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-07 | £225,285 |
| 65 Oban Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-01-15 | £165,836 |
| 43 Oban Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-06-14 | £153,080 |
| 47 Oban Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-05-30 | £184,182 |
| 49 Oban Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-07-28 | £195,310 |
LE3 9GB 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglehurst Junior School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 981 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 | - not rated | 874 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Community 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 | 2,378 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,506 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 | 1,825 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,595 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 | 2,171 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 2,571 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Dave's Cafe | 1 Newport Street, Leicester | 67 yd | |
| Luma Coffee | 167 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 214 yd | |
| The Star Barre | 2B Empire Road, Leicester | 300 yd | |
| Fosse Corner Cafe | 52 - 54 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 528 yd | |
| MG Sandwich Bar | 1 Marshall Street, Leicester | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundpool WMC | 55 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 205 yd | |
| Leicester Estonian House | Club, 366 Fosse Road North | 595 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | 46 Glenfield Road, Leicester | 632 yd | |
| The Crows Nest | Crows Nest, 1 Glenfield Road East | 673 yd | |
| Ole Moses' Cabin | Foresters Arms, 17 Frog Island | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosphorus Grill | 11 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 161 yd | |
| Fancy Kebab | 11 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 161 yd | |
| Chipstop | 184 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 187 yd | |
| Chung's Kitchen | 170 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 187 yd | |
| Peri Peri Flames | 174 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 217 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 196 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 1 Petworth Drive, Leicester | 498 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 595 yd | |
| Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester | 806 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Indoor Bowls & Social Club Slater Street | indoor bowls | 1,055 yd |
| Abbey Sports & Leisure Club (Leicester) SLATER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,062 yd |
| Westfields Tennis Club 21A 21A EASTFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.