Pembroke Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 0FA 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 Pembroke Street, Leicester, LE5 0FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 0EA, LE5 0EB, LE5 0EG, LE5 0ET, LE5 0EU, LE5 0FN, LE5 0FP, LE5 0FQ, LE5 3FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE5 0FA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.3% | 49.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 0FA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 29.8% | 24.3% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 59.6% | 11.9% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 6.8% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 38.4% | 45.9% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 13.6% | -8.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 0FA this area, 40.7% 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 9.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.5% | 40.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 22.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% | 33.8% | -24.2% |
| Other | 19.3% | 12.1% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 9.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.4% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 56.5% | 75.3% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 72.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 0.3% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 2.3% | -8.9% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 18% | 7.4% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -74.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 28.1% 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 | 40.8% | 28.1% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -55.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 14.3% | 8.5% | -5.8% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.8% | 60.2% | 22.4% | 5.6% | 54.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 28.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.5% 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 | 39.1% | 28.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -55.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 31.5% | 29.8% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 15.3% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.7% | 12.2% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.7% | 12.8% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 34.8% | 76.7% | -41.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 32.8% | 0.5% | 32.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 24.2% | 1.2% | 23.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4% | 37.2% | -33.2% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 37.8% | 1.7% | 36.1% |
| Muslim | 32.7% | 6.5% | 26.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pembroke Street was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the North Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pembroke Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in North Evington and the 168th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Pembroke Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-06 | £175,895 |
| 47 Pembroke Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-10-06 | £184,812 |
| 19 Pembroke Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2021-12-10 | £239,138 |
| 33 Pembroke Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-06-03 | £205,059 |
| 49 Pembroke Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-05-10 | £268,947 |
LE5 0FA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE5 0FA 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenton Primary School Dunlin Road , Off Humberstone Road LE5 3FP | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Infant School Spinney Hill Road , LE5 3GG | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Junior School Mere Close , Off Mere Road LE5 3HH | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Mere Close , Off Mere Road LE5 3HH | 2out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary School Nedham Street , LE2 0HE | 4out of 4 | 543 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 | 1,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 2,396 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 | 1,773 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 3,479 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 | 842 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 97 Bridge Road , Leicester LE5 3LD | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 255 yd | |
| Mamamia Foods And Mamamia Food Truck | 91 Cobden Street, Leicester | 356 yd | |
| Bostik Bistro | Bostik Ltd, Ulverscroft Road | 449 yd | |
| Blue Apple At Walkers Deli | 72 - 88 Cobden Street, Leicester | 581 yd | |
| Crescent Grill House | 121 - 125 Nedham Street, Leicester | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charny | The Charny Public House, 25 Spinney Hill Road | 220 yd | |
| Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox | Durham Ox, 45 Birstall Street | 466 yd | |
| Harini's FUSIC | 117 Frisby Road, Leicester | 515 yd | |
| The Glassy Club | Green Lane Road, Leicester | 526 yd | |
| Milap Club | 41 Vulcan Road, Leicester | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy And Shakes | 282 Humberstone Road, Leicester | 76 yd | |
| Jayana's Bhelpuri-Panipuri | Mobile Snack Van, 101 Cobden Street | 408 yd | |
| Damao Jetty | 39A Green Lane Road, Leicester | 439 yd | |
| Billy's Fish Bar | 125 Frisby Road, Leicester | 515 yd | |
| Zagros Pizza | Ground Floor Shop, 46 Green Lane Road | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Family Foods UK Limited | Asa House, 11 Ash Street | 243 yd | |
| Majestic Wine | Unit 3, St Georges Retail Park | 903 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 4, St Georges Retail Park | 992 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, St Georges Retail Park | 992 yd | |
| Umrah Supermarket | Unit 9, St Georges Retail Park | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Street Playing Fields CARTER STREET | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| St Matthews Centre MALABAR ROAD | 765 yd | |
| Taylor Road Primary School TAYLOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 768 yd |
| Peepul Gym & Spa PEEPUL CENTRE PEEPUL CENTRE ORCHARDSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| St Matthews Cruyff Court STREET RECORD STREET RECORD WILLOW STREET FOOTPATH | artificial grass pitch | 875 yd |
| Spence Street Sports Centre SPENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 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 | 127.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.