Lunsford Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 0HJ 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 Lunsford Road, Leicester, LE5 0HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 0NT, LE4 6EU, LE4 6EQ, LE5 0NS, LE4 6ER, LE5 0NR, LE4 9UP, LE5 0EZ, LE4 6FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE5 0HJ is primarily male, with 53.9% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 46.1% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 53.9% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 0HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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 | 31.5% | 27.1% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 62.1% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 47.4% | 64.5% | 17.1% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 27.2% | -11.9% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 6.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 LE5 0HJ this area, 47.7% 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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 47.7% | 12.2% | 18.2% | 29.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 13.1% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 6.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 14.5% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 16.1% | 8.8% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 6.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.3% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 42.4% | 83.8% | 41.4% | 3.1% | 80.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 0.4% | -6.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 1.6% | -4.7% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 24.1% | 4.3% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -77.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 24.8% 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 | 51.6% | 24.8% | -26.8% | 83.2% | -58.4% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 14.5% | 5.2% | -9.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.6% | 65.8% | 40.2% | 5.6% | 60.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 24.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.2% 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 | 51.6% | 24.7% | -26.9% | 83.2% | -58.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 20.2% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 25.4% | 18.4% | 2.9% | 22.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 14.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 12.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.6% | 15% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 34% | 76.7% | -42.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 35.1% | 0.5% | 34.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 18.6% | 1.2% | 17.4% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.3% | 37.2% | -34.9% |
| Christian | 8.8% | 46.2% | -37.4% |
| Hindu | 70.5% | 1.7% | 68.8% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lunsford Road was 56.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% higher than the North Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lunsford Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in North Evington and the 311th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Lunsford Road, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-04-11 | £322,652 |
| 18 Lunsford Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-04-11 | £322,652 |
| 26 Lunsford Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £3,500,000 | 2023-03-29 | £3,446,264 |
| 1 Lunsford Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2017-03-07 | £2,198,857 |
LE5 0HJ 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 | 184 |
| Part-Time Employee | 71 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Other | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 4,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Infant School Spinney Hill Road , LE5 3GG | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Infant School Spinney Hill Road , LE5 3GG | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrydale Infant School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield House Primary School Northfield Road , LE4 9DL | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Mead Primary Academy Northfield Road , LE4 9DL | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,949 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 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Community Academy 2 Overton Road , LE5 0JA | - not rated | 527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints School 51 Overton Road , LE5 0JB | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 97 Bridge Road , Leicester LE5 3LD | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 1,167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cob Shop | 86 Hastings Road, Leicester | 255 yd | |
| Huqqa Garden | 88 Hastings Road, Leicester | 255 yd | |
| Tadka | 209 Catherine Street, Leicester | 572 yd | |
| Asli Zaiqa | 52 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 607 yd | |
| Bostik Bistro | Bostik Ltd, Ulverscroft Road | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marten Inn/Paddys | Martin Inn, 98 Martin Street | 165 yd | |
| Harini's FUSIC | 117 Frisby Road, Leicester | 346 yd | |
| Coronation Lounge | The Spicetree, 205 Catherine Street | 572 yd | |
| The Charny | The Charny Public House, 25 Spinney Hill Road | 744 yd | |
| Latimer Ward Conservative Club | Latimer Conservative Club, Surrey Street | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy's Fish Bar | 125 Frisby Road, Leicester | 346 yd | |
| Ocean Chippy 85 | 85 Woodgreen Road, Leicester | 615 yd | |
| The Shahi | 264 Catherine Street, Leicester | 638 yd | |
| Jasmine Cottage | 260 Catherine Street, Leicester | 638 yd | |
| Uppingham Chippy | 39 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Family Foods UK Limited | Asa House, 11 Ash Street | 515 yd | |
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 952 yd | |
| Popats Cash And Carry | 136 Harrison Road, Leicester | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Street Playing Fields CARTER STREET | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Northfield House Primary Academy NORTHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Spence Street Sports Centre SPENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.