Buckland Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 0NT 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 Buckland Road, Leicester, LE5 0NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 0NR, LE5 0NS, LE5 0HJ, LE5 0NQ, LE4 9US, LE4 9UQ, LE4 9UP, LE4 9UR, LE4 9TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE5 0NT is primarily male, with 56.8% 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 | 45.1% | 43.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 54.9% | 56.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 LE5 0NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 36.1% | 32.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 53.8% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 35.9% | 52.9% | 17.0% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 27.2% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 13.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 4% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 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 LE5 0NT this area, 34% 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.2% | 34% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 15.4% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 10.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 21.1% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 13.9% | 6.9% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.3% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 20.4% | 46.4% | 26.0% | 3.1% | 43.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 48.4% | 22.3% | -26.1% | 81.4% | -59.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.7% | -6.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 48.1% 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 | 61.5% | 48.1% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 34.6% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 29.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.3% 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 | 59.9% | 48.1% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 34.3% | 31.7% | 9.8% | 24.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.5% | 8% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 1.2% | -14.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 12.4% | 0.5% | 11.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.8% | 37.2% | -26.4% |
| Christian | 18.2% | 46.2% | -28.0% |
| Hindu | 25.8% | 1.7% | 24.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 36.3% | 6.5% | 29.8% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckland Road was 82.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% higher than the North Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckland Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in North Evington and the 462nd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Buckland Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-04-29 | £165,172 |
| 44 - 48 Buckland Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-04-08 | £125,130 |
| 11 Buckland Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-02-09 | £154,198 |
| 59 Buckland Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2023-03-24 | £282,092 |
| 54 Buckland Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-12-18 | £116,895 |
LE5 0NT 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mead Primary Academy Northfield Road , LE4 9DL | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrydale Infant School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrydale Junior School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL | 2out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Infant School Spinney Hill Road , LE5 3GG | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Infant School Ulverscroft Road , LE4 6BY | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,633 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,668 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 | 4,323 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 | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 1,770 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cob Shop | 86 Hastings Road, Leicester | 171 yd | |
| Huqqa Garden | 88 Hastings Road, Leicester | 171 yd | |
| Bad Boyz Burgers | 254 Victoria Road East, Leicester | 566 yd | |
| Asli Zaiqa | 52 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 599 yd | |
| Tadka | 209 Catherine Street, Leicester | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marten Inn/Paddys | Martin Inn, 98 Martin Street | 286 yd | |
| Harini's FUSIC | 117 Frisby Road, Leicester | 400 yd | |
| Coronation Lounge | The Spicetree, 205 Catherine Street | 616 yd | |
| The Charny | The Charny Public House, 25 Spinney Hill Road | 828 yd | |
| East Belgrave Conservative Club | 306 - 308 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy's Fish Bar | 125 Frisby Road, Leicester | 400 yd | |
| Ocean Chippy 85 | 85 Woodgreen Road, Leicester | 532 yd | |
| Heavenly Gift | 262 Victoria Road East, Leicester | 566 yd | |
| Victoria Fish Chips And Grill | 288 Victoria Road East, Leicester | 566 yd | |
| Uppingham Chippy | 39 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Family Foods UK Limited | Asa House, 11 Ash Street | 637 yd | |
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Street Playing Fields CARTER STREET | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Northfield House Primary Academy NORTHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Spence Street Sports Centre SPENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| The Emerald Centre GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.5% |
| 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 | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.