Cardinals Walk is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 1LF is located in the Humberstone & Hamilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardinals Walk, Leicester, LE5 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 1LG, LE5 1HG, LE5 1HS, LE5 1JH, LE5 1JG, LE5 1HN, LE5 1HX, LE5 1LH, LE5 2HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE5 1LF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 52% | 47.2% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48% | 52.8% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 30.5% | 32.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 50.5% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 48.6% | 53.1% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 20.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.9% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.6% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 27.1% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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 | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 18.8% | 31.1% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 28.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 72.4% | 50.8% | -21.6% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 79.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 79.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 10.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 79.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.9% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 0% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Sikh | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardinals Walk was 118.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% higher than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardinals Walk has the 23rd highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 335th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 128.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Cardinals Walk, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-07-23 | £310,689 |
| 74 Cardinals Walk, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-20 | £296,084 |
| 84 Cardinals Walk, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-11-25 | £314,680 |
| 48 Cardinals Walk, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2020-09-21 | £156,189 |
| 62 Cardinals Walk, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-09-13 | £276,345 |
LE5 1LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Academy Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | 2out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Infant Academy Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Junior School Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 1out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 991 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,897 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 864 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester City Primary PRU Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Netherhall Road | 433 yd | |
| Kitty's Cafe | 111 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 493 yd | |
| JoJo's Cafe | 111 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 493 yd | |
| Christ Church Hall | Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 950 yd | |
| Buns And Shakes | 200 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stirrup Cup | Stirrup Cup, Thurncourt Road | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall Fish Bar | 117 - 119 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 493 yd | |
| Reload Foods | 2 Gervas Road, Leicester | 608 yd | |
| Sada Punjab | 27A Main Street, Humberstone | 872 yd | |
| Happy Family | 51 Main Street, Humberstone | 872 yd | |
| Spice Balti House | 196 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Food Store Ltd | 59 - 61 Main Street, Humberstone | 872 yd | |
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 166 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 950 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbots Road United Reformed Church 11-15 11-15 ABBOTS ROAD SOUTH | 402 yd | |
| Moorfields Recreation Ground MOORFIELDS | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Monks Rest Gardens MONKS REST GARDENS MONKS REST GARDENS VICARAGE LANE | tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Nether Hall School (Closed) Netherhall Road | 807 yd | |
| Keyham Lodge School KEYHAM LANE | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Gateway College COLIN GRUNDY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.