Larch Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 0ES is located in the North Evington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larch Street, Leicester, LE5 0ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 0ER, LE5 0EP, LE5 0FG, LE5 0DU, LE5 0SA, LE5 0FE, LE5 3DF, LE5 0FH, LE5 0DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 0ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 LE5 0ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 34% | 29% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 59.4% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 57.6% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 LE5 0ES this area, 43% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 43% | 11.7% | 18.2% | 24.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 18.8% | 5.9% | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 14% | -6.4% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 18% | 6% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 28.2% | 66.4% | 38.2% | 3.1% | 63.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 15.6% | 8.2% | -7.4% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 5.6% | 0.3% | -5.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 16.4% | 6% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -75.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 30.6% 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 | 46.9% | 30.6% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -52.6% |
| European Union | 14% | 3.5% | -10.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 17.3% | 8.9% | -8.4% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.8% | 56.3% | 36.5% | 5.6% | 50.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.1% 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 | 46.9% | 30.5% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -52.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 21.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 31.9% | 25.5% | 2.9% | 29.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.8% | 9.1% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 7.4% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37.6% | 76.7% | -39.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 26.9% | 0.5% | 26.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 21.8% | 1.2% | 20.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.4% | 37.2% | -33.8% |
| Christian | 7.9% | 46.2% | -38.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 50.8% | 1.7% | 49.1% |
| Muslim | 34.3% | 6.5% | 27.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Street was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the North Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Larch Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in North Evington and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Larch Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2007-02-09 | £172,835 |
| 27 Larch Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2005-04-08 | £192,804 |
| 37 Larch Street, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2001-10-23 | £146,231 |
| 25 Larch Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2000-03-29 | £137,409 |
| 35 Larch Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £29,000 | 1998-07-07 | £166,708 |
LE5 0ES 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE5 0ES 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 | 153 |
| Part-Time Employee | 79 |
| Looking after home or family | 70 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Other | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Infant School Spinney Hill Road , LE5 3GG | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Junior School Mere Close , Off Mere Road LE5 3HH | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Mere Close , Off Mere Road LE5 3HH | 2out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenton Primary School Dunlin Road , Off Humberstone Road LE5 3FP | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Infant School Ulverscroft Road , LE4 6BY | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 2,261 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 | 2,069 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,805 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,082 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 | 3,810 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Cafe | 2C Spinney Hill Road, Leicester | 196 yd | |
| Asli Zaiqa | 52 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 344 yd | |
| Pizza Land House | 8 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 378 yd | |
| Fes Mangal | 51 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 386 yd | |
| House Of Kebabish | 41 - 43 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harini's FUSIC | 117 Frisby Road, Leicester | 193 yd | |
| The Charny | The Charny Public House, 25 Spinney Hill Road | 242 yd | |
| The Glassy Club | Green Lane Road, Leicester | 396 yd | |
| Green Lane Social Club / Jitu's Dhaba | 81 - 83 Green Lane Road, Leicester | 489 yd | |
| Marten Inn/Paddys | Martin Inn, 98 Martin Street | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy's Fish Bar | 125 Frisby Road, Leicester | 192 yd | |
| Uppingham Chippy | 39 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 350 yd | |
| Kandy And Shakes | 282 Humberstone Road, Leicester | 357 yd | |
| Damao Jetty | 39A Green Lane Road, Leicester | 373 yd | |
| Royal Chicken Grill And Pizza | 57 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Family Foods UK Limited | Asa House, 11 Ash Street | 265 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spence Street Sports Centre SPENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Martin Street Playing Fields CARTER STREET | grass pitches | 654 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.