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Harrison Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 6QN 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 6QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE4 6RQ, LE4 6QL, LE4 6RD, LE4 6QH, LE4 6QJ, LE4 6RP, LE4 6NX, LE4 6RN, LE4 6QQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE4 6QN is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%46.7%-3.7% 51.0% -4.3%
Male49.6%53.3%3.7% 49.0% 4.3%

Partnership Status

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 6QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28.7%26.5%-2.2% 37.9% -11.4%
Married: Opposite sex59.2%62.5%3.3% 44.2% 18.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Separated1.1%1.7%0.6% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced5.7%3.4%-2.3% 9.1% -5.7%
Widowed5.2%5.4%0.2% 6.1% -0.7%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.8%53.6%7.8% 48.4% 5.2%
Good health36%26.6%-9.4% 33.6% -7.0%
Fair health12.9%15.3%2.4% 12.7% 2.6%
Bad health4.4%3.4%-1.0% 4.0% -0.6%
Very bad health0.9%1.2%0.3% 1.2% 0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 6QN this area, 38.7% 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 20.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.7%38.7%12.0% 18.2% 20.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.1%13.1%1.0% 9.6% 3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.5%9.2%-2.3% 13.4% -4.2%
Apprenticeship1.4%2.7%1.3% 5.3% -2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.1%10.9%0.8% 16.9% -6.0%
Degree or Similar20.7%20.7%0.0% 33.8% -13.1%
Other17.5%4.6%-12.9% 2.8% 1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.6%1%-0.6% 1.1% -0.1%
Indian81.3%84.3%3.0% 3.1% 81.2%
Pakistani1.3%1%-0.3% 2.7% -1.7%
Other Asian3.6%3.6%0.0% 1.6% 2.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.2%0%-0.2% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed Other0.2%0%-0.2% 0.8% -0.8%
White8.9%6%-2.9% 81.4% -75.4%
Other2.9%4.2%1.3% 1.6% 2.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 32.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom42.2%32.5%-9.7% 83.2% -50.7%
European Union1.8%3%1.2% 6.1% -3.1%
Rest of Europe0.2%0%-0.2% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa17.6%12.4%-5.2% 2.7% 9.7%
Middle East and Asia38.2%52%13.8% 5.6% 46.4%
Oceania0%0.2%0.2% 0.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK42%32.5%-9.5% 83.2% -50.7%
10+ Years6.7%39.3%32.6% 9.8% 29.5%
5-10 Years4.4%12.8%8.4% 2.9% 9.9%
2-5 Years10.7%8.6%-2.1% 2.2% 6.4%
Less than 2 years36.2%6.8%-29.4% 1.9% 4.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.9% 76.7% -13.8%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Portugal16.3% 0.5% 15.8%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries2.2% 1.5% 0.7%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Southern Asia12.9% 1.2% 11.7%
Oceania0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
No passport held3.2% 13.5% -10.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion2.2% 37.2% -35.0%
Christian9.3% 46.2% -36.9%
Hindu65.9% 1.7% 64.2%
Jewish0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim13.3% 6.5% 6.8%
Sikh4% 0.9% 3.1%
Other religion1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Not answered3.6% 6.0% -2.4%

Safety

Is Harrison Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrison Road was 17.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Belgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Harrison Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Belgrave and the 54th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.5%.



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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,500
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LE4 6QN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Harrison Road are based on 185 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Harrison Road, Leicester, LE4 6QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE4 6QN

Average Price
£201,149
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£326,377
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£161,045
Other
£637,364

Estimated Average Property Prices for Harrison Road

Average Price
£228,731
Semi-Detached
£262,069
Terraced
£221,313
Detached
£493,377
Flats/Maisonettes
£163,502
Other
£355,762

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Harrison Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 2 Harrison Croft, 215 - 217 Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£136,0002024-05-31 £134,615
Harrison Road Methodist Church Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicester
Other, an established residential building
£640,0002023-09-05 £640,659
Flat 1 Harrison Croft, 215 - 217 Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£100,0002022-08-12 £99,590
Flat 11 Harrison Croft, 215 - 217 Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£147,0002018-04-27 £191,277
Flat 5 Harrison Croft, 215 - 217 Harrison Road, Leicester, Leicester
Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property
£125,0002008-07-04 £190,738
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE4 6QN

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee148
Part-Time Employee72
Retired56
Looking after home or family35
Student (economically inactive)22
Self-Employed20
Other19
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Unemployed15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing55
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles42
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security17
Accommodation and food service activities16
Human health and social work activities16
Administrative and support service activities12
Other11
Education10
Transport and storage9
Construction9
Information and communication7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Financial and insurance activities5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rushey Mead Primary School
Gipsy Lane , LE4 6RB
3out of 4 225 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Harrison Road , LE4 6QN
3out of 4 249 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mellor Community Primary School
Checketts Road , LE4 5EQ
3out of 4 293 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Wyvern Primary School
Wyvern Avenue , LE4 7HH
3out of 4 752 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Abbey Mead Primary Academy
109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH
4out of 4 826 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Soar Valley College
Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY
4out of 4 800 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rushey Mead Academy
Melton Road , LE4 7AN
4out of 4 826 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Moat Community College
Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU
3out of 4 2,816 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Castle Mead Academy
Richard III Road , LE3 5QT
- not rated 3,287 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ
3out of 4 3,354 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gateway Sixth Form College
Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA
- not rated 3,121 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL
- not rated 3,229 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Leicester College
Welford Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 4,271 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WQE and Regent College Group
University Road , LE1 7RJ
- not rated 4,505 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Avanti Fields School
21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX
- not rated 4,586 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Darul Uloom Leicester
119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN
- not rated 531 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Oakham House
493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD
- not rated 2,091 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Jameah Boys Academy
33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ
- not rated 2,363 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Jameah Academy
49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD
- not rated 2,406 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The Mulberry School
St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW
- not rated 2,471 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Desi Cafe & BarUnit 3, 43B Gipsy Lane179 yd
Goan Delights96 St Michaels Avenue, Leicester227 yd
Cakes & Bakes193 Melton Road, Leicester284 yd
O Ribatejo203 Melton Road, Leicester284 yd
Jai Somnath Taste Of India217 - 219 Melton Road, Leicester291 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Daman Flavours @ Victoria Jubilee Bar And RestaurantVictoria Jubilee, 112 Leire Street224 yd
Melton Hotel197 Melton Road, Leicester287 yd
The Jungle ClubJungle Club, 21 - 23 Checketts Road608 yd
Coronation LoungeThe Spicetree, 205 Catherine Street642 yd
Indian Queen ClubIndian Queen, 2 Halkin Street659 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Noor Naan House348 Harrison Road, Leicester211 yd
Chilli Flake2 Leire Street, Leicester275 yd
Lahore Kebab199 Melton Road, Leicester284 yd
Shazmin's Fish And Chips187 Melton Road, Leicester284 yd
Cake Inn141 Melton Road, Leicester350 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Root Millers Superstore1 - 3 Herbert Avenue, Leicester499 yd
Lidl118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester566 yd
Tesco73 Melton Road, Leicester589 yd
Popats Cash And Carry136 Harrison Road, Leicester845 yd
Lidl227 Loughborough Road, Leicester1,047 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Rushey Fields Recreation Ground
PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE HARRISON ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts470 yd
Rushey Mead Academy
MELTON ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite734 yd
Soar Valley College
GLENEAGLES AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite774 yd
Cossington Street Sports Centre
COSSINGTON STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool779 yd
Martin Street Playing Fields
CARTER STREET
grass pitches1,025 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 97.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 97.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 97.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed77.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed105.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.