Padside Row is in Hamilton, Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 1WA is located in the Humberstone & Hamilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Padside Row, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1WA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 1PE, LE5 1WF, LE5 1PP, LE5 1JQ, LE5 1LW, LE5 1JP, LE5 1AW, LE5 1PQ, LE5 1LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 1WA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 40.6% | 37.4% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 49.6% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 51.2% | 53.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 35.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 1WA this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 7.9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 17.9% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 41.5% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 46.1% | 48.9% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 45.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 9.8% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 38.7% | 26.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -54.7% |
| Arab | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 62.5% | 61.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 16% | 9.2% | -6.8% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 17.2% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 61.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 20.1% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 5.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 4.1% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Hindu | 16.9% | 1.7% | 15.2% |
| Muslim | 31.5% | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| Sikh | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Padside Row was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Padside Row has the 45th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 325th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Padside Row, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2026-02-26 | £180,000 |
| 12 Padside Row, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2026-02-06 | £145,000 |
| 17 Padside Row, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2025-03-31 | £193,474 |
| 10 Padside Row, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-04-27 | £148,244 |
| 1 Padside Row, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-01-06 | £520,635 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Sandhills Avenue , North Hamilton LE5 1LU | - not rated | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrels' Field Primary School Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | - not rated | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 3,179 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 | 1,456 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 5,289 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 | 1,469 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 | 1,252 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Leas School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 1,456 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 | 215 yd | |
| KFC | 10 Waterside Road, Leicester | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 194 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 352 yd | |
| Fireaway | Unit 3 Hamilton Retail Parade, 10 Kestrel Lane | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 188 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 352 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Park SANDHILLS AVENUE | grass pitches | 712 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 | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.