Whinchat Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 3FA is located in the North Evington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whinchat Road, Leicester, LE5 3FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 3JB, LE5 3HS, LE5 3HD, LE5 3HQ, LE5 3HW, LE5 3GE, LE5 3RR, LE5 3HX, LE5 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 3FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3FA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 26.6% | 31.5% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 57.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 46.8% | 46.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 3FA this area, 41.1% 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 41.1% | 5.0% | 18.2% | 22.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 15.6% | 6.4% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 13.2% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 17.7% | 7.3% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.3% 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 | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 57% | 77.3% | 20.3% | 3.1% | 74.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 2.2% | -6.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -76.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, just 38.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.6% | 38.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -44.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 15% | 10.1% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.3% | 49% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 43.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.1% | 38.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -44.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 30.2% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 11.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 8% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.9% | 11.1% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 16.1% | 0.5% | 15.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 18.7% | 1.2% | 17.5% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.5% | 37.2% | -33.7% |
| Christian | 4.7% | 46.2% | -41.5% |
| Hindu | 30% | 1.7% | 28.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 54.2% | 6.5% | 47.7% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whinchat Road was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the North Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whinchat Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in North Evington and the 111th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Whinchat Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-09-25 | £233,977 |
| 87 Whinchat Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,546 | 2020-09-25 | £113,799 |
| 85 Whinchat Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-04-15 | £202,574 |
| 87 Whinchat Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-02-01 | £201,908 |
| 89 Whinchat Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2012-03-30 | £158,321 |
LE5 3FA 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 3FA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Looking after home or family | 59 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Other | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Mere Close , Off Mere Road LE5 3HH | 2out of 4 | 59 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Junior School Mere Close , Off Mere Road LE5 3HH | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenton Primary School Dunlin Road , Off Humberstone Road LE5 3FP | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Infant School Spinney Hill Road , LE5 3GG | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary School Nedham Street , LE2 0HE | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 468 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 97 Bridge Road , Leicester LE5 3LD | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls And Roti | 94 Wood Hill, Leicester | 324 yd | |
| Atlas Cafe | 2C Spinney Hill Road, Leicester | 345 yd | |
| Food Corner | 124A Green Lane Road, Leicester | 400 yd | |
| Crescent Grill House | 121 - 125 Nedham Street, Leicester | 466 yd | |
| Dhaaba 66 | 136 - 138 East Park Road, Leicester | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glassy Club | Green Lane Road, Leicester | 284 yd | |
| The Charny | The Charny Public House, 25 Spinney Hill Road | 317 yd | |
| Green Lane Social Club / Jitu's Dhaba | 81 - 83 Green Lane Road, Leicester | 325 yd | |
| Milap Club | 41 Vulcan Road, Leicester | 360 yd | |
| Leicester Railwaymen's Club And Institute | Leicester Railwaymens Club, East Park Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damao Jetty | 39A Green Lane Road, Leicester | 206 yd | |
| Kataria Veggie Hut | 51 Green Lane Road, Leicester | 261 yd | |
| Deli Fresh | 1 Morley Road, Leicester | 271 yd | |
| Zagros Pizza | Ground Floor Shop, 46 Green Lane Road | 280 yd | |
| Cha Cha's Chicken | 60 Hartington Road, Leicester | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Family Foods UK Limited | Asa House, 11 Ash Street | 649 yd | |
| Majestic Wine | Unit 3, St Georges Retail Park | 856 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 4, St Georges Retail Park | 931 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, St Georges Retail Park | 931 yd | |
| Umrah Supermarket | Unit 9, St Georges Retail Park | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spence Street Sports Centre SPENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Spinney Hill Park 264-266 264-266 EAST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Highfields Centre MELBOURNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| St Matthews Centre MALABAR ROAD | 929 yd | |
| S & S Fitness (Closed) 91-93 91-93 Gwendolen Road | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Taylor Road Primary School TAYLOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,064 yd |
| Sugars Gym 2A 2A ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
| Moat Community College MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,088 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.