Gillman Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 9NS 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 Gillman Road, Leicester, LE3 9NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 9NZ, LE3 9NT, LE3 9RL, LE3 9NW, LE3 9NE, LE3 9NG, LE3 9BZ, LE3 9NR, LE3 9NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 9NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 58.5% | 53% | -5.5% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 41.5% | 47% | 5.5% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 9NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 30.7% | 42.9% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 33.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 | 35.8% | 44.6% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 30% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 17.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around LE3 9NS this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 34.9% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 14.8% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 25.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 8.3% | 0.9% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 15.6% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 81.7% | 69.3% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 84.6% | 73.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 73.5% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 18.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 2% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gillman Road was 89.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gillman Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 453rd highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Gillman Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-11-25 | £145,102 |
| 14 Gillman Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-09-28 | £171,503 |
LE3 9NS 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks Primary School 1 Gillman Road , LE3 9NS | - not rated | 79 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stokes Wood Primary School Blackett Avenue , LE3 9BX | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Junior School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | - not rated | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 1out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 891 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herewoode Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 901 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,504 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emily Fortey School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 1,453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stokeswood Allotments Wednesday Breakfast Club | Allotments, Stokes Drive | 433 yd | |
| Parks Pantry Lunch Club And Food Bank | New Parks Centre Library, 321 Aikman Avenue | 663 yd | |
| The Lodge Tea And Coffee House | Gilroes Lodge, Gilroes Cemetery | 747 yd | |
| The Farmer's Hut Cafe | Gorse Hill City Farm, Anstey Lane | 915 yd | |
| Team Hub Cafe | New Parks Community Centre, St Oswald Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathley Park | 2 Heathley Park Drive, Leicester | 746 yd | |
| New Parks Social Club | Battersbee Road, Leicester | 974 yd | |
| The Addies Bar | The Adventurers, 41 Courtenay Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Newfoundpool WMC | 55 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonney Fish & Chips | 56 Bonney Road, Leicester | 179 yd | |
| Bucks 2 Chippy | 155 Stephenson Drive, Leicester | 731 yd | |
| New Mandarin Chef | 158 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 790 yd | |
| Number One | 65 Keightley Road, Leicester | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stokes Wood Primary School BLACKETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| New Parks Club AIKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic School ANSTEY LANE | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| West Gate School WEST GATE SCHOOL WEST GATE SCHOOL GLENFIELD ROAD | swimming pool | 930 yd |
| Westgates GLENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| New Parks Leisure Centre ST. OSWALDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| New College Leicester GLENFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 963 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.