Harrison Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 6NP is located in the Rushey Mead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrison Road, Leicester, LE4 6NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 6NE, LE4 6ND, LE4 6NN, LE4 6NS, LE4 6NR, LE4 6PD, LE4 6NB, LE4 6NG, LE4 6PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 6NP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE4 6NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 26.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 62.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 37.4% | 48.6% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 34.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.6% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 LE4 6NP this area, 39.3% 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 39.3% | 9.2% | 18.2% | 21.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 20.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 17.7% | 7.6% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 4.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 80.4% | 88.7% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 85.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -79.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, just 28.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.4% | 28.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -54.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 19.8% | 15.2% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.8% | 54.2% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 48.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 28.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 41.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 36.4% | 28.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -54.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 41.9% | 35.7% | 9.8% | 32.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 14.9% | 11.3% | 2.9% | 12.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 44.4% | 5.9% | -38.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Portugal | 21.4% | 0.5% | 20.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 13.2% | 1.2% | 12.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.1% | 37.2% | -35.1% |
| Christian | 5.7% | 46.2% | -40.5% |
| Hindu | 73.5% | 1.7% | 71.8% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrison Road was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Belgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harrison Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Belgrave and the 211th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238 Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-08-30 | £261,062 |
| 214 Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-04-30 | £251,919 |
| 214 Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2023-07-31 | £107,531 |
| Unit 4 137 Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2022-06-10 | £966,031 |
| 224 Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-08-06 | £285,424 |
LE4 6NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Other | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Harrison Road , LE4 6QN | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Primary School Gipsy Lane , LE4 6RB | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor Community Primary School Checketts Road , LE4 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Junior School Brandon Street , LE4 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 3,086 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 | 2,869 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,165 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 | 4,213 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiranga | 119 - 121 Melton Road, Leicester | 275 yd | |
| Chicken Licken | 109 Melton Road, Leicester | 275 yd | |
| Royal Bites | 51B - 51C Melton Road, Leicester | 280 yd | |
| Shere Punjab | 21 Melton Road, Leicester | 280 yd | |
| Chennai Dosa | 39 Melton Road, Leicester | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daman Flavours @ Victoria Jubilee Bar And Restaurant | Victoria Jubilee, 112 Leire Street | 150 yd | |
| Indian Queen Club | Indian Queen, 2 Halkin Street | 290 yd | |
| Melton Hotel | 197 Melton Road, Leicester | 433 yd | |
| Latimer Ward Conservative Club | Latimer Conservative Club, Surrey Street | 555 yd | |
| Emvee Lounge | Latimer Conservative Club, Surrey Street | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amreli | 66C Canon Street, Leicester | 103 yd | |
| Chilli Flake | 2 Leire Street, Leicester | 195 yd | |
| Desi Bites | 113 - 115 Melton Road, Leicester | 275 yd | |
| Indian Rooster | 155 Melton Road, Leicester | 275 yd | |
| No. 1 Punjab Palace Sweet Centre | 131A Melton Road, Leicester | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73 Melton Road, Leicester | 280 yd | |
| Root Millers Superstore | 1 - 3 Herbert Avenue, Leicester | 372 yd | |
| Popats Cash And Carry | 136 Harrison Road, Leicester | 472 yd | |
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cossington Street Sports Centre COSSINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Martin Street Playing Fields CARTER STREET | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Rushey Fields Recreation Ground PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Rushey Mead Academy MELTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.