The Portwey is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 0PS 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 The Portwey, Leicester, LE5 0PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 0PT, LE5 0PJ, LE5 0PB, LE5 0QL, LE5 0PD, LE5 0PH, LE5 0QJ, LE5 0PP, LE5 0PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE5 0PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 54.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 37.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 50.7% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 47.9% | 51.9% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 0PS this area, 31.5% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.9% | 31.5% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 14.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 13.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 20.5% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 12.1% | 5.8% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.8% 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 | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 27.8% | 49.8% | 22.0% | 3.1% | 46.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 43.8% | 19.8% | -24.0% | 81.4% | -61.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 58.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 58.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.9% | 31.6% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 26.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 58.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 27.9% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 7.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 1.8% | -8.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 4.3% | -12.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 7.6% | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.4% | 37.2% | -21.8% |
| Christian | 10.5% | 46.2% | -35.7% |
| Hindu | 23% | 1.7% | 21.3% |
| Muslim | 46.8% | 6.5% | 40.3% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Portwey was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% higher than the North Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Portwey has the 14th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in North Evington and the 471st highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 The Portwey, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2024-02-14 | £297,540 |
| 58 The Portwey, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-11-11 | £263,659 |
| 8 The Portwey, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2022-01-21 | £286,754 |
| 18 The Portwey, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2020-01-17 | £176,320 |
| 42 The Portwey, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2018-05-31 | £298,562 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE5 0PS 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 | 112 |
| Looking after home or family | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrydale Junior School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL | 2out of 4 | 117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrydale Infant School Claydon Road , LE5 0PL | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School St Barnabas Road , LE5 4BD | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Mead Primary Academy Northfield Road , LE4 9DL | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Primary School George Hine House , Gipsy Lane LE5 0TA | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,785 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,887 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 | 4,791 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 766 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | 186 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 340 yd | |
| Maria's Cafe | 295 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 351 yd | |
| Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar | 225 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 351 yd | |
| Crusty's Cafe | 216 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 357 yd | |
| O Nosso Pãozinho | 198A Uppingham Road, Leicester | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Railwaymen's Club And Institute | Leicester Railwaymens Club, East Park Road | 892 yd | |
| The Lancaster Arms | Lancaster Arms, 234 Green Lane Road | 904 yd | |
| Harini's FUSIC | 117 Frisby Road, Leicester | 954 yd | |
| Green Lane Social Club / Jitu's Dhaba | 81 - 83 Green Lane Road, Leicester | 1,043 yd | |
| The Glassy Club | Green Lane Road, Leicester | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masalas | 203 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 230 yd | |
| King Mario's Pizza | 199 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 230 yd | |
| Ming's Cottage | 197 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 230 yd | |
| Subway | 195 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 230 yd | |
| Shake House | 207 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 273 - 275 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 351 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Park 301A 301A UPPINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Spence Street Sports Centre SPENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| The Emerald Centre GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Humberstone Heights Golf Club GIPSY LANE | golf | 984 yd |
| Northfield House Primary Academy NORTHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,058 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 | 129.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.