Aikman Avenue is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 9JG 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 Aikman Avenue, Leicester, LE3 9JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 9HA, LE3 9HN, LE3 6HJ, LE3 9HQ, LE3 6HG, LE3 9HB, LE3 9JW, LE3 9JX, LE3 6HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 9JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45% | 48.6% | 3.6% | 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 9JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 53% | 55% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 29.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 39.6% | 44.7% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 32.5% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 26.9% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 10.4% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 21.6% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 18.1% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 15.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.7% | 64.5% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 77.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 77.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8.3% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 77.7% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 14.8% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aikman Avenue was 151.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% higher than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aikman Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 244th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Aikman Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2025-03-14 | £183,300 |
| 99 Aikman Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2024-05-24 | £172,952 |
| 91 Aikman Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-08-11 | £207,927 |
| 83 Aikman Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2016-04-15 | £180,629 |
| 93 Aikman Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2015-05-14 | £198,263 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE3 9JG 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Junior School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parks Primary School New Parks Crescent , LE3 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stokes Wood Primary School Blackett Avenue , LE3 9BX | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,000 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,820 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 | 3,087 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,098 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 | 2,137 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 | 480 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 2,256 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 | 2,795 yd | Foundation 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 | 839 yd | |
| Antep Grill Restaurant | 265 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 905 yd | |
| Stokeswood Allotments Wednesday Breakfast Club | Allotments, Stokes Drive | 907 yd | |
| Luma Coffee | 167 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 956 yd | |
| The Star Barre | 2B Empire Road, Leicester | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundpool WMC | 55 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 679 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | 46 Glenfield Road, Leicester | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mandarin Chef | 158 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 433 yd | |
| Bucks 2 Chippy | 155 Stephenson Drive, Leicester | 467 yd | |
| Bosphorus Grill | 11 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 838 yd | |
| Fancy Kebab | 11 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 838 yd | |
| Bonney Fish & Chips | 56 Bonney Road, Leicester | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | 1 Petworth Drive, Leicester | 547 yd | |
| Lidl | 217 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westfields Tennis Club 21A 21A EASTFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Westgates GLENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| West Gate School WEST GATE SCHOOL WEST GATE SCHOOL GLENFIELD ROAD | swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Stokes Wood Primary School BLACKETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Western Park School (Closed) Western Park | 894 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.