Linton Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 5JB 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 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 5JJ, LE5 5JA, LE5 5JN, LE5 5HP, LE2 1HL, LE5 5JQ, LE5 5HN, LE5 5JF, LE5 5JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE5 5JB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 49.3% | 49% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 5JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 40.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 54.6% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 51.9% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 29.7% | -11.7% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5JB this area, 28.7% 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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 28.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 13.5% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 21% | -2.8% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 13.3% | 6.9% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 10% | 24.4% | 14.4% | 1.1% | 23.3% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 41.6% | 40.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 37.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 9.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 16.4% | 8.7% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -72.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 36% 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 | 37.6% | 36% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| European Union | 11% | 15.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Africa | 15.2% | 9.7% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.1% | 36.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 31.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.4% 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 | 37.6% | 36.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -47.0% |
| 10+ Years | 13.5% | 29.4% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 15% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 14.6% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 4.7% | -23.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 12.8% | 0.6% | 12.2% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 12.6% | 1.2% | 11.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.4% | 37.2% | -33.8% |
| Christian | 7.9% | 46.2% | -38.3% |
| Hindu | 13.6% | 1.7% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 67.3% | 6.5% | 60.8% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linton Street was 45.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Spinney Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linton Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Spinney Hills and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Linton Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-09-30 | £193,863 |
| 3 Linton Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-08-31 | £186,654 |
| 3 Linton Street, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-01-15 | £133,937 |
| 45 Linton Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2020-04-24 | £220,791 |
| 31 Linton Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2020-02-13 | £227,737 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE5 5JB 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway Community Primary School St Stephens Road , Highfields LE2 1GH | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evington Valley Primary School Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy Melbourne Road , Highfields LE2 0DR | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Infant School Melbourne Road , Highfields LE2 0DR | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Pluto Close , Highfields LE2 0UU | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,064 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 | 3,072 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 | 4,420 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 | 391 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 97 Bridge Road , Leicester LE5 3LD | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Land of Learning Primary School 5-11 Evington Drive , Leicester LE5 5PF | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School 6 St Mary's Road , LE2 1XA | - not rated | 820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Khana And Coffee | 1 Glossop Street, Leicester | 57 yd | |
| Lokma Turkish Mangal | 164 Evington Road, Leicester | 71 yd | |
| Cravings Dessert Bar | 144 Evington Road, Leicester | 71 yd | |
| Uncle Js Kitchen | 166 Evington Road, Leicester | 91 yd | |
| Sizzling Spice | 136 - 138 Evington Road, Leicester | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Horse | 198 London Road, Leicester | 633 yd | |
| The Marquis | Marquis Of Wellington, 139 London Road | 902 yd | |
| Mount Zion Inn | The Burlington, 76 Guthlaxton Street | 976 yd | |
| Victoria Tennis Club | Holmfield Avenue, Leicester | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Mario's Pizza | 1 Linton Street, Leicester | 5 yd | |
| Chilli Flames | 154 Evington Road, Leicester | 71 yd | |
| Hare Govindam Sweets | 156 Evington Road, Leicester | 71 yd | |
| Cattle And Smoke / Brgr Bro | 158 Evington Road, Leicester | 76 yd | |
| La Mama | 167A Evington Road, Leicester | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 170 - 182 Evington Road, Leicester | 71 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 146 London Road, Leicester | 783 yd | |
| Anna Supermarket | Restaurant, 151 London Road | 902 yd | |
| Choice Supermarket | Restaurant, 151 London Road | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Squash Club LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 672 yd |
| S & S Fitness GWENDOLEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| S & S Fitness (Closed) 91-93 91-93 Gwendolen Road | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 737 yd |
| Spinney Hill Park 264-266 264-266 EAST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Roundhill Tennis Club HOMEWAY ROAD | tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Highfields Centre MELBOURNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Leicester Islamic Academy LONDON ROAD | 1,084 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 | 114.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.