Linton Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 5JA is located in the Stoneygate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linton Street, Leicester, LE5 5JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 5HP, LE5 5JB, LE5 5HN, LE5 5JJ, LE2 1HL, LE5 5JN, LE5 5JF, LE5 5JQ, LE5 5HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE5 5JA is primarily male, with 53.6% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 46.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 5JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 37.7% | 31.7% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 55.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 44.1% | 48.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 37.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5JA this area, 40.3% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 40.3% | 14.9% | 18.2% | 22.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 15.5% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 16.7% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 11.7% | 5.2% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.4% 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 | 9.4% | 27.2% | 17.8% | 1.1% | 26.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 43.8% | 34.7% | -9.1% | 3.1% | 31.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 2% | -7.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -73.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 30.9% 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 | 38.4% | 30.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 19.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 16.3% | 10.2% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.4% | 39% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 33.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.4% 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 | 38.4% | 30.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -52.4% |
| 10+ Years | 15% | 30.4% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 15% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 10.9% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.1% | 76.7% | -27.6% |
| Italy | 13.9% | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Portugal | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 10.4% | 1.5% | 8.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 12.7% | 1.2% | 11.5% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3% | 37.2% | -34.2% |
| Christian | 10% | 46.2% | -36.2% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 73.7% | 6.5% | 67.2% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linton Street was 186.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.8% higher than the Spinney Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linton Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Spinney Hills and the 158th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth 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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Linton Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2026-01-29 | £170,494 |
| 6 Linton Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-12-20 | £206,839 |
| 26 Linton Street, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2016-06-30 | £270,044 |
| 4 Linton Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-05-13 | £266,667 |
| 10 Linton Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2014-07-11 | £256,250 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE5 5JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 82 |
| Looking after home or family | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 54 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Other | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 4,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway Community Junior School St Stephens Road , Highfields LE2 1GH | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Highfields LE2 1GH | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evington Valley Primary School Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Infant School Skipworth Street , LE2 1GJ | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School 70 Ethel Road , LE5 5NA | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 4,543 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 5,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 5,419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 5,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 4,009 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 4,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School 372 East Park Road , LEICESTER LE5 5AY | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Irwin College 164 London Road , LE2 1ND | - not rated | 600 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Land of Learning Primary School 5-11 , Evington Drive LE5 5PF | - not rated | 607 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Ghazali Academy Melbourne Centre , Melbourne Road LE2 0GU | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evington Park School 89 Stoughton Drive North , LE5 5UD | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Khana And Coffee | 1 Glossop Street, Leicester | 23 yd | |
| Sizzling Spice | 136 - 138 Evington Road, Leicester | 71 yd | |
| Lokma Turkish Mangal | 164 Evington Road, Leicester | 72 yd | |
| Cravings Dessert Bar | 144 Evington Road, Leicester | 72 yd | |
| Uncle Js Kitchen | 166 Evington Road, Leicester | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Horse | 198 London Road, Leicester | 601 yd | |
| The Marquis | Marquis Of Wellington, 139 London Road | 868 yd | |
| Mount Zion Inn | The Burlington, 76 Guthlaxton Street | 946 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club | Holmfield Avenue, Leicester | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Mario's Pizza | 1 Linton Street, Leicester | 31 yd | |
| Chilli Flames | 154 Evington Road, Leicester | 72 yd | |
| Hare Govindam Sweets | 156 Evington Road, Leicester | 72 yd | |
| Cattle And Smoke / Brgr Bro | 158 Evington Road, Leicester | 93 yd | |
| Biryaniwala | 2 Draper Street, Leicester | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 170 - 182 Evington Road, Leicester | 72 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 146 London Road, Leicester | 749 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | Restaurant, 151 London Road | 868 yd | |
| Choice Supermarket | Restaurant, 151 London Road | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Squash Club LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 656 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| S & S Fitness GWENDOLEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| S & S Fitness (Closed) 91-93 91-93 Gwendolen Road | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Spinney Hill Park 264-266 264-266 EAST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Roundhill Tennis Club HOMEWAY ROAD | tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Highfields Centre MELBOURNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 936 yd |
| University Of Leicester Squash Courts 107-111 107-111 PRINCESS ROAD EAST | squash courts | 1,067 yd |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 1,093 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.