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Kinross Avenue is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 2LS 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 Kinross Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE7 9PU, LE7 9QG, LE5 2LR, LE5 2LG, LE7 9PW, LE5 2LH, LE5 2NB, LE5 2LZ, LE5 2NA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 2LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.7%51.5%1.8% 51.0% 0.5%
Male50.3%48.5%-1.8% 49.0% -0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35.6%36.4%0.8% 37.9% -1.5%
Married: Opposite sex45.8%49.1%3.3% 44.2% 4.9%
Separated0.4%0.9%0.5% 2.2% -1.3%
Divorced9.7%8.2%-1.5% 9.1% -0.9%
Widowed8.5%5.5%-3.0% 6.1% -0.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health37.1%49%11.9% 48.4% 0.6%
Good health39.2%32%-7.2% 33.6% -1.6%
Fair health16.8%13.4%-3.4% 12.7% 0.7%
Bad health3.5%4.2%0.7% 4.0% 0.2%
Very bad health3.5%1.3%-2.2% 1.2% 0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 2LS this area, 30.2% 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 21.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications43.6%30.2%-13.4% 18.2% 12.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.7%9.5%-3.2% 9.6% -0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.6%16.2%2.6% 13.4% 2.8%
Apprenticeship2.5%3.6%1.1% 5.3% -1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.6%15.3%4.7% 16.9% -1.6%
Degree or Similar8.5%21.6%13.1% 33.8% -12.2%
Other8.5%3.6%-4.9% 2.8% 0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1%1.0% 1.1% -0.1%
Indian10.8%13.4%2.6% 3.1% 10.3%
Pakistani0%15%15.0% 2.7% 12.3%
Other Asian4.9%5.9%1.0% 1.6% 4.3%
Black African0.7%0.7%0.0% 2.5% -1.8%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.6%1.6% 0.8% 0.8%
Mixed White and African0%2.6%2.6% 0.4% 2.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%1.3%-0.1% 0.9% 0.4%
Mixed Other0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
White78.7%55.9%-22.8% 81.4% -25.5%
Other2.8%1.3%-1.5% 1.6% -0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.3%74%-11.3% 83.2% -9.2%
European Union3.5%7.9%4.4% 6.1% 1.8%
Africa1.7%4.6%2.9% 2.7% 1.9%
Middle East and Asia9.1%13.2%4.1% 5.6% 7.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK83.2%73.5%-9.7% 83.2% -9.7%
10+ Years1%18%17.0% 9.8% 8.2%
5-10 Years1.4%3.9%2.5% 2.9% 1.0%
2-5 Years5.6%1%-4.6% 2.2% -1.2%
Less than 2 years8.7%3.6%-5.1% 1.9% 1.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom66.6% 76.7% -10.1%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
France2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
Germany0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Spain3.6% 0.4% 3.2%
Poland1.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Other EU countries2.3% 1.5% 0.8%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
Southern Asia3.9% 1.2% 2.7%
No passport held17% 13.5% 3.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27% 37.2% -10.2%
Christian33.6% 46.2% -12.6%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu4.3% 1.7% 2.6%
Muslim25.3% 6.5% 18.8%
Sikh3.3% 0.9% 2.4%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Kinross Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kinross Avenue was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kinross Avenue has the 26th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 200th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,400
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in LE5 2LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kinross Avenue are based on 54 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kinross Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE5 2LS

Average Price
£206,308
Semi-Detached
£194,198
Terraced
£213,036
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kinross Avenue

Average Price
£183,155
Semi-Detached
£173,756
Terraced
£187,473
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kinross AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
40 Kinross Avenue, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£245,0002024-09-20 £241,318
68 Kinross Avenue, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£305,0002024-05-24 £308,452
50 Kinross Avenue, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£220,0002023-10-13 £221,125
40 Kinross Avenue, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£170,0002020-09-03 £212,338
62 Kinross Avenue, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£180,0002019-05-03 £240,735
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE5 2LS

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee77
Retired42
Part-Time Employee36
Looking after home or family20
Student (economically inactive)12
Self-Employed11
Unemployed8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Other6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Construction20
Human health and social work activities17
Manufacturing14
Education14
Transport and storage8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Other5
Financial and insurance activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Information and communication2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Administrative and support service activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy
Roborough Green , Thurnby Lodge LE5 2NA
4out of 4 183 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Fernvale Primary School
Somerby Road , Thurnby LE7 9PR
3out of 4 543 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Main Street , Thurnby LE7 9PN
3out of 4 862 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG
3out of 4 935 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Josephs Catholic Academy
Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF
2out of 4 1,498 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The City of Leicester College
Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN
2out of 4 1,520 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN
3out of 4 1,641 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Orchard Mead Academy
Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT
1out of 4 2,045 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Judgemeadow Community College
Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP
1out of 4 2,118 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Crown Hills Community College
Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT
3out of 4 3,125 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gateway Sixth Form College
Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA
- not rated 2,640 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leicester City Primary PRU
Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ
3out of 4 938 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oaklands School
Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ
3out of 4 1,854 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nether Hall School
Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT
3out of 4 2,036 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Keyham Lodge School
Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG
- not rated 2,170 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Ash Field Academy
Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY
4out of 4 2,846 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Eastside Barbers & Coffee Shop8 Cranbrook Road, Thurnby369 yd
Buns And Shakes200 Thurncourt Road, Leicester756 yd
Christ Church HallThurncourt Road, Leicester756 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Rose And CrownRose And Crown Public House, Main Street836 yd
The Stirrup CupStirrup Cup, Thurncourt Road861 yd
The White House375 Scraptoft Lane, Scraptoft1,024 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Spice Balti House196 Thurncourt Road, Leicester756 yd
Thurnby Chippy188 Thurncourt Road, Leicester756 yd
Ace Place192 Thurncourt Road, Leicester756 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Coop22 Station Road, Thurnby260 yd
The Co-operative Supermarket166 Thurncourt Road, Leicester756 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Willowbrook Primary Academy
ROBOROUGH GREEN
grass pitches303 yd
Fernvale Primary School
SOMERBY ROAD
grass pitches454 yd
Willowbrook Playing Fields
FORWARD HOUSE FORWARD HOUSE THURNCOURT ROAD
grass pitches459 yd
Manor Field
BRADGATE CLOSE
grass pitches544 yd
St Luke'S Church Of England Primary School
MAIN STREET
grass pitches728 yd
Thurnby Rangers
THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND DAKYN ROAD
grass pitches757 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed75 Mbit/s
Average download speed100.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed8.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed11.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.