Uppingham Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 2DP is located in the Thurncourt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 2DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 2EZ, LE5 2EB, LE5 6ST, LE5 2EA, LE5 2GT, LE5 6RA, LE5 6SW, LE5 2GJ, LE5 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE5 2DP has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 51.4% | 48% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 52% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 2DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 32.9% | 29.6% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 59.2% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.6% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.6% | 20.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.6% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 29.7% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 38.9% | 49.3% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 46.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 45.1% | 31.2% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -50.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 74.1% | 70.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 19.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 70.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 24.9% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 0.8% | -21.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.8% | 37.2% | -25.4% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Hindu | 18.1% | 1.7% | 16.4% |
| Muslim | 23.6% | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Sikh | 15.7% | 0.9% | 14.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Uppingham Road was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Uppingham Road has the 46th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 332nd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £481,000 | 2024-11-13 | £466,910 |
| 422A Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2021-09-17 | £478,822 |
| 422B Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-06-30 | £520,683 |
| 410 Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-03-26 | £559,641 |
| 418 Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-11-04 | £721,905 |
LE5 2DP 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Spencefield Lane , Evington LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Whitehall Road , LE5 6GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Academy Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | 2out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 1out of 4 | 2,307 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 | 1,863 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,371 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester City Primary PRU Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Table | 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester | 421 yd | |
| Phat Buns | 17 Gamel Road, Leicester | 591 yd | |
| Christ Church Hall | Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 852 yd | |
| Buns And Shakes | 200 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stirrup Cup | Stirrup Cup, Thurncourt Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reload Foods | 2 Gervas Road, Leicester | 467 yd | |
| Spice Balti House | 196 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 852 yd | |
| Thurnby Chippy | 188 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 852 yd | |
| Ace Place | 192 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 852 yd | |
| Hunters Fish Bar | 55 Welland Vale Road, Leicester | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 166 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 852 yd | |
| Co-op Store | 2A Rowlatts Hill Road, Leicester | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport Road Playing Fields BEECHWOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Thurnby Rangers THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND DAKYN ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Saint Paul'S Catholic School SPENCEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Abbots Road United Reformed Church 11-15 11-15 ABBOTS ROAD SOUTH | 1,025 yd | |
| Whitehall Primary School WHITEHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| Willowbrook Playing Fields FORWARD HOUSE FORWARD HOUSE THURNCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| 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 | 2.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.