Sharow Road is in Hamilton, Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 1BE is located in the Humberstone & Hamilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 2009-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sharow Road, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 1AY, LE5 1PL, LE5 1BW, LE5 1WD, LE5 1BF, LE5 1BP, LE5 1BU, LE5 1QN, LE5 1BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 1BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 1BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 39.4% | 29.6% | -9.8% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 59% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 49.7% | 54.5% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 18.6% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.5% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 39% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 14.8% | 5.4% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.5% 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 | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 46.9% | 46.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 43.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 8.6% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 27.4% | 18.5% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -62.9% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 62.6% | 58.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 14.5% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.1% | 18.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 58.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 27.5% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 4.4% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.7% | 37.2% | -27.5% |
| Christian | 18.5% | 46.2% | -27.7% |
| Hindu | 24.1% | 1.7% | 22.4% |
| Muslim | 41.2% | 6.5% | 34.7% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharow Road was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sharow Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 359th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sharow Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2026-01-23 | £315,986 |
| 6 Sharow Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2022-02-16 | £275,190 |
| 4 Sharow Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2019-11-08 | £207,971 |
| 5 Sharow Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-01-23 | £302,540 |
| 1 Sharow Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2014-10-29 | £295,566 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE5 1BE 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Sandhills Avenue , North Hamilton LE5 1LU | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Sandhills Avenue , North Hamilton LE5 1LU | - not rated | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrels' Field Primary School Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Primary School George Hine House , Gipsy Lane LE5 0TA | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton College Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,197 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 4,958 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 | 1,186 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Leas School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabys | 200 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 268 yd | |
| KFC | 10 Waterside Road, Leicester | 737 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 1,005 yd | |
| Keeber Cafe | 108 Cannock Street, Leicester | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 194 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 85 yd | |
| Fireaway | Unit 3 Hamilton Retail Parade, 10 Kestrel Lane | 737 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 1,005 yd | |
| Greggs At Tesco | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 1,005 yd | |
| Chungs | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 188 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 85 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 1,005 yd | |
| Aldi | 3 Fletton Close, Leicester | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Park SANDHILLS AVENUE | grass pitches | 381 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.