Allinson Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 4EE is located in the 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 Allinson Close, Leicester, LE5 4EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 4EG, LE5 4ED, LE5 4EL, LE5 4RD, LE5 4UG, LE5 4ET, LE5 4EA, LE5 4UN, LE5 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 4EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.6% | 38.2% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 48.6% | 7.6% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 4.8% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 41.1% | 52.3% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 23.9% | -13.1% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 4EE this area, 44% 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 44% | 8.3% | 18.2% | 25.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 6.7% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 12.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 20.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 14.9% | 3.6% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.5% 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 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 34.5% | 48.2% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 45.1% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.8% | 4.8% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 35.7% | 20.5% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -60.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 49.2% 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 | 56.4% | 49.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 11% | 12.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.1% | 29.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 23.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.3% 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 | 55.2% | 49.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 35.3% | 33.4% | 9.8% | 25.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 4.2% | -10.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 2.4% | -19.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 9.1% | 1.2% | 7.9% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.8% | 37.2% | -28.4% |
| Christian | 18.2% | 46.2% | -28.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 30.6% | 1.7% | 28.9% |
| Muslim | 35.8% | 6.5% | 29.3% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allinson Close was 124.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% higher than the Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allinson Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Evington and the 313th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Allinson Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-06-13 | £248,028 |
| 3 Allinson Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-11-29 | £250,698 |
| 57 Allinson Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2019-06-19 | £209,601 |
| 53 Allinson Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,550 | 2015-07-24 | £181,709 |
| 55 Allinson Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2012-08-24 | £160,374 |
LE5 4EE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Whitehall Road , LE5 6GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Infant Academy Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Junior School Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Spencefield Lane , Evington LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 1,892 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 | 1,873 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,851 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester City Primary PRU Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Table | 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester | 325 yd | |
| Phat Buns | 17 Gamel Road, Leicester | 641 yd | |
| Bombay Street Food | 8A Abbotsford Road, Leicester | 938 yd | |
| The Humberstone Park Cafe | 301 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 1,067 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 219 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS - Outpatients Maternity | Rvs Maternity Shop, Leicester General Hospital | 851 yd | |
| Reload Foods | 2 Gervas Road, Leicester | 890 yd | |
| Paa's Chicken | 328 Green Lane Road, Leicester | 891 yd | |
| Piccadilly Kebab | 241A Uppingham Road, Leicester | 1,067 yd | |
| Good Friends | 233 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | 2A Rowlatts Hill Road, Leicester | 188 yd | |
| Iceland | 273 - 275 Uppingham Road, Leicester | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Park 301A 301A UPPINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 787 yd |
| Davenport Road Playing Fields BEECHWOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 919 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.