Milnroy Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 2LW 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 Milnroy Road, Leicester, LE5 2LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 2PJ, LE5 2PN, LE5 2PS, LE5 2LE, LE5 2PT, LE5 2PR, LE7 9BN, LE5 2NT, LE5 2PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE5 2LW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.1% | 49.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE5 2LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.2% | 42.1% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 39.3% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 11.7% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.1% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 49.4% | 51.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 31.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2LW this area, 29.4% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 29.4% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.1% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 17.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 16.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 13.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.9% | 65.2% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 90% | 82.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 10.5% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 82.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.4% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milnroy Road was 70.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milnroy Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 393rd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Milnroy Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-11-17 | £280,571 |
| 94 Milnroy Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-08-05 | £217,433 |
| 74 Milnroy Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-02-07 | £203,011 |
| 78 Milnroy Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-10-15 | £230,179 |
| 92 Milnroy Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-09-11 | £239,589 |
LE5 2LW 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernvale Primary School Somerby Road , Thurnby LE7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Academy Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | 2out of 4 | 1,064 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 | 1,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,223 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 824 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Barbers & Coffee Shop | 8 Cranbrook Road, Thurnby | 435 yd | |
| Buns And Shakes | 200 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 564 yd | |
| Christ Church Hall | Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White House | 375 Scraptoft Lane, Scraptoft | 536 yd | |
| The Stirrup Cup | Stirrup Cup, Thurncourt Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Balti House | 196 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 564 yd | |
| Thurnby Chippy | 188 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 564 yd | |
| Ace Place | 192 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 166 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 564 yd | |
| Coop | 22 Station Road, Thurnby | 749 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Main Street | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook Primary Academy ROBOROUGH GREEN | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Willowbrook Playing Fields FORWARD HOUSE FORWARD HOUSE THURNCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Fernvale Primary School SOMERBY ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Thurnby Rangers THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND DAKYN ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Manor Field BRADGATE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.