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Bowhill Grove is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 2PE 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 Bowhill Grove, Leicester, LE5 2PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE5 2LU, LE5 2PL, LE5 2LJ, LE5 2QF, LE5 2QN, LE5 2PG, LE5 2LB, LE5 2PH, LE5 2LD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE5 2PE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.4%54.4%2.0% 51.0% 3.4%
Male47.6%45.6%-2.0% 49.0% -3.4%

Partnership Status

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 2PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single42.8%45.8%3.0% 37.9% 7.9%
Married: Opposite sex32.9%34.7%1.8% 44.2% -9.5%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated2.9%3.1%0.2% 2.2% 0.9%
Divorced14.8%11.1%-3.7% 9.1% 2.0%
Widowed6.6%3.8%-2.8% 6.1% -2.3%

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 health45.2%45%-0.2% 48.4% -3.4%
Good health33.3%35.4%2.1% 33.6% 1.8%
Fair health13.4%14.2%0.8% 12.7% 1.5%
Bad health5.1%4.3%-0.8% 4.0% 0.3%
Very bad health3%1.1%-1.9% 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 2PE this area, 33.7% 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 19.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications47.7%33.7%-14.0% 18.2% 15.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16%12.6%-3.4% 9.6% 3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.5%14.9%5.4% 13.4% 1.5%
Apprenticeship3.3%5%1.7% 5.3% -0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.7%10.7%0.0% 16.9% -6.2%
Degree or Similar7.4%19.2%11.8% 33.8% -14.6%
Other5.3%3.8%-1.5% 2.8% 1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.3%0.3% 1.1% -0.8%
Indian6%14.3%8.3% 3.1% 11.2%
Pakistani3.6%6.7%3.1% 2.7% 4.0%
Other Asian0.6%0.8%0.2% 1.6% -0.8%
Black African2.7%3%0.3% 2.5% 0.5%
Black Caribbean0.9%1.1%0.2% 1.0% 0.1%
Other Black0.6%2.4%1.8% 0.5% 1.9%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%1.9%0.7% 0.8% 1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean7.7%2.7%-5.0% 0.9% 1.8%
Mixed Other0.6%1.9%1.3% 0.8% 1.1%
White75.9%58.8%-17.1% 81.4% -22.6%
Roma0%1.3%1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Arab0%1.6%1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Other0.3%3.2%2.9% 1.6% 1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.7%75.6%-13.1% 83.2% -7.6%
European Union3%4%1.0% 6.1% -2.1%
Rest of Europe0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa3%2.7%-0.3% 2.7% 0.0%
Middle East and Asia4.8%15.8%11.0% 5.6% 10.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%0.8%0.2% 1.3% -0.5%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.8%75.6%-12.2% 83.2% -7.6%
10+ Years0.6%14.2%13.6% 9.8% 4.4%
5-10 Years1.5%5.6%4.1% 2.9% 2.7%
2-5 Years3.9%3.5%-0.4% 2.2% 1.3%
Less than 2 years6.3%1.1%-5.2% 1.9% -0.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.2% 76.7% -9.5%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Italy1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Spain2.4% 0.4% 2.0%
Poland2.4% 1.3% 1.1%
Romania0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other EU countries1.6% 1.5% 0.1%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Southern Asia4.5% 1.2% 3.3%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held19.2% 13.5% 5.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.3% 37.2% -2.9%
Christian33.8% 46.2% -12.4%
Hindu4.8% 1.7% 3.1%
Muslim18% 6.5% 11.5%
Sikh4.8% 0.9% 3.9%
Not answered4.3% 6.0% -1.7%

Safety

Is Bowhill Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowhill Grove was 281.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 215.1% higher than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bowhill Grove has the 7th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 97th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.



🔎 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 2PE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bowhill Grove are based on 92 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 Bowhill Grove, Leicester, LE5 2PE

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE5 2PE

Average Price
£192,014
Semi-Detached
£203,129
Terraced
£181,753
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bowhill Grove

Average Price
£190,023
Semi-Detached
£186,586
Terraced
£193,695
Detached
£240,704
Flats/Maisonettes
£62,277
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bowhill GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
100 Bowhill Grove, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£161,0002024-05-13 £162,822
110 Bowhill Grove, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£242,5002022-09-02 £246,004
72 Bowhill Grove, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£175,0002022-04-14 £183,200
132 Bowhill Grove, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£215,0002021-12-23 £236,934
66 Bowhill Grove, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£160,0002019-08-30 £210,549
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE5 2PE

Employment

LE5 2PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee72
Part-Time Employee43
Retired29
Looking after home or family28
Self-Employed25
Long-Term Sick or disabled18
Student (economically inactive)18
Other15
Unemployed9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Human health and social work activities16
Administrative and support service activities15
Manufacturing15
Construction14
Other9
Accommodation and food service activities6
Education6
Transport and storage3
Financial and insurance activities3
Information and communication2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Real estate activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

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 4 444 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG
3out of 4 569 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Josephs Catholic Academy
Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF
2out of 4 877 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Fernvale Primary School
Somerby Road , Thurnby LE7 9PR
3out of 4 949 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Scraptoft Valley Primary School
New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG
3out of 4 971 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,661 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The City of Leicester College
Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN
2out of 4 1,791 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Judgemeadow Community College
Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP
1out of 4 2,336 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Crown Hills Community College
Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT
3out of 4 2,952 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 2,022 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 4 572 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nether Hall School
Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT
3out of 4 1,551 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Keyham Lodge School
Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG
- not rated 1,569 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Oaklands School
Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ
3out of 4 1,870 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ash Field Academy
Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY
4out of 4 2,673 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
Buns And Shakes200 Thurncourt Road, Leicester308 yd
Christ Church HallThurncourt Road, Leicester308 yd
Eastside Barbers & Coffee Shop8 Cranbrook Road, Thurnby685 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Stirrup CupStirrup Cup, Thurncourt Road381 yd
The White House375 Scraptoft Lane, Scraptoft594 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Spice Balti House196 Thurncourt Road, Leicester308 yd
Thurnby Chippy188 Thurncourt Road, Leicester308 yd
Ace Place192 Thurncourt Road, Leicester308 yd
Reload Foods2 Gervas Road, Leicester1,075 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-operative Supermarket166 Thurncourt Road, Leicester308 yd
Coop22 Station Road, Thurnby836 yd
Central England Co-operativeCo-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Main Street934 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Willowbrook Playing Fields
FORWARD HOUSE FORWARD HOUSE THURNCOURT ROAD
grass pitches254 yd
Willowbrook Primary Academy
ROBOROUGH GREEN
grass pitches350 yd
Thurnby Rangers
THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND DAKYN ROAD
grass pitches506 yd
Fernvale Primary School
SOMERBY ROAD
grass pitches828 yd
Manor Field
BRADGATE CLOSE
grass pitches1,076 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 speed71.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed134.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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