Overview of LE5 2RL

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Weaver Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 2RL 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 Weaver Road, Leicester, LE5 2RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE5 2HZ, LE5 2RE, LE5 2RH, LE5 2PH, LE5 2HP, LE5 2JF, LE5 2PG, LE5 2RF, LE5 2HQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE5 2RL is primarily male, with 58.4% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.4%41.6%-7.8% 51.0% -9.4%
Male50.6%58.4%7.8% 49.0% 9.4%

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 vicinity of LE5 2RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.6%33.6%3.0% 37.9% -4.3%
Married: Opposite sex54.1%58.2%4.1% 44.2% 14.0%
Separated4.1%0%-4.1% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced4.4%4.9%0.5% 9.1% -4.2%
Widowed6.9%3.3%-3.6% 6.1% -2.8%

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 health42.7%51.6%8.9% 48.4% 3.2%
Good health35.6%26.1%-9.5% 33.6% -7.5%
Fair health17%16.3%-0.7% 12.7% 3.6%
Bad health3.7%4.3%0.6% 4.0% 0.3%
Very bad health1%1.6%0.6% 1.2% 0.4%

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 2RL this area, 31.1% 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 20.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications35.9%31.1%-4.8% 18.2% 12.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.8%15.6%1.8% 9.6% 6.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.4%16.4%3.0% 13.4% 3.0%
Apprenticeship4.7%3.3%-1.4% 5.3% -2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.6%8.2%-2.4% 16.9% -8.7%
Degree or Similar15%20.5%5.5% 33.8% -13.3%
Other6.6%4.9%-1.7% 2.8% 2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%23.8%23.8% 1.1% 22.7%
Chinese0.5%0%-0.5% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian14.8%11.4%-3.4% 3.1% 8.3%
Pakistani0.2%4.3%4.1% 2.7% 1.6%
Other Asian8.6%2.7%-5.9% 1.6% 1.1%
Black African0.5%0%-0.5% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean1.7%0.5%-1.2% 1.0% -0.5%
Other Black0.2%0%-0.2% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%0.5%0.0% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0.7%0%-0.7% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.2%0.5%-1.7% 0.9% -0.4%
White69.4%49.7%-19.7% 81.4% -31.7%
Arab0%2.7%2.7% 0.6% 2.1%
Other0.5%3.8%3.3% 1.6% 2.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.6% 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 Kingdom82.2%78.6%-3.6% 83.2% -4.6%
European Union2.2%2.7%0.5% 6.1% -3.4%
Africa6.4%0%-6.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia7.9%17%9.1% 5.6% 11.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%1.1%0.4% 1.3% -0.2%
Oceania0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0%0.5%0.5% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK81%78.1%-2.9% 83.2% -5.1%
10+ Years1.2%9.8%8.6% 9.8% 0.0%
5-10 Years0.7%6%5.3% 2.9% 3.1%
2-5 Years3.5%3.3%-0.2% 2.2% 1.1%
Less than 2 years13.6%2.7%-10.9% 1.9% 0.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.6% 76.7% -11.1%
Portugal2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Poland1.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Other EU countries3.3% 1.5% 1.8%
Southern Asia3.8% 1.2% 2.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held23% 13.5% 9.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion31% 37.2% -6.2%
Christian18.2% 46.2% -28.0%
Hindu4.3% 1.7% 2.6%
Muslim39.6% 6.5% 33.1%
Sikh1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Not answered5.3% 6.0% -0.7%

Safety

Is Weaver Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weaver Road was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Weaver Road has the 46th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 371st lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.0%.



🔎 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 2RL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Weaver Road are based on 26 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 Weaver Road, Leicester, LE5 2RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE5 2RL

Average Price
£204,644
Semi-Detached
£218,124
Terraced
£197,291
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Weaver Road

Average Price
£183,284
Semi-Detached
£181,846
Terraced
£184,182
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Weaver Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 Weaver Road, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£283,0002024-09-18 £280,715
1 Weaver Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£193,0002022-04-22 £202,044
33 Weaver Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£182,0002018-10-05 £246,427
2A Weaver Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£195,0002018-02-09 £275,014
21 Weaver Road, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£97,0002014-11-07 £171,804
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE5 2RL

Employment

LE5 2RL 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.

The percentage of student residents living in LE5 2RL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee27
Retired22
Part-Time Employee17
Looking after home or family15
Student (economically inactive)11
Self-Employed11
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Other4
Unemployed2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Human health and social work activities21
Construction19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Education9
Administrative and support service activities8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Other6
Transport and storage5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Financial and insurance activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Information and communication2
Real estate activities2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Josephs Catholic Academy
Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF
2out of 4 566 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG
3out of 4 589 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Scraptoft Valley Primary School
New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG
3out of 4 741 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy
Roborough Green , Thurnby Lodge LE5 2NA
4out of 4 756 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Fernvale Primary School
Somerby Road , Thurnby LE7 9PR
3out of 4 1,219 yd Academy converter No 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 1,346 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN
3out of 4 1,763 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The City of Leicester College
Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN
2out of 4 1,992 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Judgemeadow Community College
Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP
1out of 4 2,503 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Crown Hills Community College
Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT
3out of 4 2,920 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 1,713 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL
- not rated 5,392 yd Free schools 16 to 19 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 4 590 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Keyham Lodge School
Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG
- not rated 1,272 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Nether Hall School
Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT
3out of 4 1,344 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oaklands School
Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ
3out of 4 1,961 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakham House
493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD
- not rated 2,537 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable 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
Christ Church HallThurncourt Road, Leicester388 yd
Buns And Shakes200 Thurncourt Road, Leicester388 yd
Kitty's Cafe111 Netherhall Road, Leicester957 yd
JoJo's Cafe111 Netherhall Road, Leicester957 yd
Eastside Barbers & Coffee Shop8 Cranbrook Road, Thurnby959 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Stirrup CupStirrup Cup, Thurncourt Road376 yd
The White House375 Scraptoft Lane, Scraptoft535 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Spice Balti House196 Thurncourt Road, Leicester388 yd
Thurnby Chippy188 Thurncourt Road, Leicester388 yd
Ace Place192 Thurncourt Road, Leicester388 yd
Reload Foods2 Gervas Road, Leicester900 yd
Netherhall Fish Bar117 - 119 Netherhall Road, Leicester957 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-operative Supermarket166 Thurncourt Road, Leicester388 yd
Central England Co-operativeCo-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Main Street866 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Willowbrook Playing Fields
FORWARD HOUSE FORWARD HOUSE THURNCOURT ROAD
grass pitches533 yd
Thurnby Rangers
THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND DAKYN ROAD
grass pitches629 yd
Willowbrook Primary Academy
ROBOROUGH GREEN
grass pitches656 yd
Moorfields Recreation Ground
MOORFIELDS
grass pitches821 yd
Nether Hall School (Closed)
Netherhall Road
855 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 93.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 93.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 93.9%

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 speed68.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed104.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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