Dorothy Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 5DR is located in the Spinney Hills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorothy Road, Leicester, LE5 5DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 5EQ, LE5 5DP, LE5 5EG, LE5 5ES, LE5 5DE, LE5 4HG, LE5 5DB, LE5 5EX, LE5 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 5DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51% | 49.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 5DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 30.5% | 28.1% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 60.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 58.8% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 27.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 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 5DR this area, 44.7% 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 44.7% | 11.7% | 18.2% | 26.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 11.3% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 16.2% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 24.7% | 6.5% | -18.2% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.4% 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 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 69.4% | 76.9% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 73.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 12.2% | 0.3% | -11.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -76.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, just 32.6% 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 | 42.3% | 32.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -50.6% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 6.9% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.8% | 54.5% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 48.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.1% 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 | 42.3% | 32.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -50.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 29.1% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 17.8% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 14.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.1% | 10.1% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 10.3% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.6% | 76.7% | -28.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 16.7% | 0.5% | 16.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 19.8% | 1.2% | 18.6% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.8% | 37.2% | -35.4% |
| Christian | 6.2% | 46.2% | -40.0% |
| Hindu | 40.7% | 1.7% | 39.0% |
| Muslim | 38.9% | 6.5% | 32.4% |
| Sikh | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorothy Road was 9.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% lower than the Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorothy Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Evington and the 20th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dorothy Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2022-10-28 | £242,753 |
| 3 Dorothy Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-11-01 | £198,809 |
| 33A Dorothy Road, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-07-10 | £144,808 |
| 9 Dorothy Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-08-10 | £195,040 |
| 17 Dorothy Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2016-07-14 | £212,415 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinney Hill Primary School Ventnor Street , LE5 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 46 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Mere Close , Off Mere Road LE5 3HH | 2out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Junior School Mere Close , Off Mere Road LE5 3HH | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleman Primary School Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FS | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy Melbourne Road , Highfields LE2 0DR | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,925 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,043 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 | 3,764 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 97 Bridge Road , Leicester LE5 3LD | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School 372 East Park Road , LEICESTER LE5 5AY | - not rated | 646 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naaz Restaurant | 305 St Saviours Road, Leicester | 87 yd | |
| Apna Pizza | 287 St Saviours Road, Leicester | 93 yd | |
| Shahi Nan Kebab | 301 St Saviours Road, Leicester | 93 yd | |
| Imran Karahi Restaurant & Catering | 283 - 285 St Saviours Road, Leicester | 127 yd | |
| Lahori Chaska | 421 St Saviours Road, Leicester | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lancaster Arms | Lancaster Arms, 234 Green Lane Road | 506 yd | |
| Crown Hills Hotel | Crown Hills, 55 Copdale Road | 555 yd | |
| Leicester Railwaymen's Club And Institute | Leicester Railwaymens Club, East Park Road | 567 yd | |
| Green Lane Social Club / Jitu's Dhaba | 81 - 83 Green Lane Road, Leicester | 751 yd | |
| The Glassy Club | Green Lane Road, Leicester | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khana Khazana | 329 St Saviours Road, Leicester | 93 yd | |
| Gani's Takeaway | 295 St Saviours Road, Leicester | 93 yd | |
| Guru Nanak Sweet Centre Ltd | Shop, 271 St Saviours Road | 169 yd | |
| Mr Veggie | 341 St Saviours Road, Leicester | 187 yd | |
| Aavkar | 3 Gedding Road, Leicester | 272 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars Gym 2A 2A ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| S & S Fitness (Closed) 91-93 91-93 Gwendolen Road | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| S & S Fitness GWENDOLEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Spinney Hill Park 264-266 264-266 EAST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Spence Street Sports Centre SPENCE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Crown Hills Community College GWENDOLEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Crown Hills Community College (Closed) Gwendolen Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Highfields Centre MELBOURNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.