Birds Nest Avenue is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 9NF 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 Birds Nest Avenue, Leicester, LE3 9NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 9NU, LE3 9ND, LE3 9NX, LE3 9NH, LE3 9PJ, LE3 9PP, LE3 9NY, LE3 9NL, LE3 9PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 9NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.9% | 37.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 46.7% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.1% | 42.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 38.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 14.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around LE3 9NF this area, 37.1% 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 37.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 10.4% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 20.8% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82% | 66.9% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 85.1% | 69.2% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 13.7% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 69% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birds Nest Avenue was 84.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Birds Nest Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 471st lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Birds Nest Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2021-09-30 | £270,585 |
| 101 Birds Nest Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-08-31 | £170,430 |
| 71 Birds Nest Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2018-03-02 | £181,749 |
| 99 Birds Nest Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-09-08 | £166,381 |
| 85 Birds Nest Avenue, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2016-11-23 | £180,044 |
LE3 9NF 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lodge Academy Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stokes Wood Primary School Blackett Avenue , LE3 9BX | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parks Primary School New Parks Crescent , LE3 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Junior School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community school | 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 | 777 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,187 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,294 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 | 3,363 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 | 1,414 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,804 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks Pantry Lunch Club And Food Bank | New Parks Centre Library, 321 Aikman Avenue | 292 yd | |
| The Lodge Tea And Coffee House | Gilroes Lodge, Gilroes Cemetery | 405 yd | |
| Cassbar Snackbar | New Parks Social Club, Battersbee Road | 516 yd | |
| Team Hub Cafe | New Parks Community Centre, St Oswald Road | 666 yd | |
| Stokeswood Allotments Wednesday Breakfast Club | Allotments, Stokes Drive | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Parks Social Club | Battersbee Road, Leicester | 516 yd | |
| Heathley Park | 2 Heathley Park Drive, Leicester | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonney Fish & Chips | 56 Bonney Road, Leicester | 390 yd | |
| Number One | 65 Keightley Road, Leicester | 537 yd | |
| Angelo's Chippery | 4 Musson Road, Leicester | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester | 292 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Parks Club AIKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Stokes Wood Primary School BLACKETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| New Parks Leisure Centre ST. OSWALDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| New College Leicester GLENFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 872 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.