Skampton Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 6TN 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 Skampton Road, Leicester, LE5 6TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 6TP, LE5 6TR, LE5 6TG, LE5 6TJ, LE5 6TB, LE5 6TF, LE5 6TE, LE5 6TL, LE5 6TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 6TN 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 | 52.1% | 51.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 32.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 48.1% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.4% | -1.7% | 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 | 42.1% | 49.5% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 26.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 8.4% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 15.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 27.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.7% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.9% 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 | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 43.5% | 54.9% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 51.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 34.3% | 19.9% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -61.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 59.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 59.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.7% | 26.1% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 20.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 59.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 30.2% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 4.7% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 3.9% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 18.3% | 46.2% | -27.9% |
| Hindu | 22% | 1.7% | 20.3% |
| Muslim | 45.8% | 6.5% | 39.3% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skampton Road was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% lower than the Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Skampton Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Evington and the 366th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Skampton Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2024-02-29 | £286,108 |
| 8 Skampton Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-06-02 | £283,935 |
| 21 Skampton Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,200 | 2020-03-06 | £292,364 |
| 4 Skampton Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2017-04-07 | £276,561 |
| 25 Skampton Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2016-02-12 | £269,653 |
LE5 6TN 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Primary School Whitehall Road , LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Spencefield Lane , Evington LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Hill Primary School Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | - not rated | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby Lodge Primary School and Speech and Language Unit Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul's Catholic School Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | - not rated | 420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Leicester School Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,542 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 5,218 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 | 2,468 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,038 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,558 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Grammar Junior School London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL | - not rated | 458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Hospital School Gwendolan Road , LE5 4PW | - not rated | 748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phat Buns | 17 Gamel Road, Leicester | 115 yd | |
| St Joseph's Table | 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS - Outpatients Maternity | Rvs Maternity Shop, Leicester General Hospital | 749 yd | |
| Hunters Fish Bar | 55 Welland Vale Road, Leicester | 981 yd | |
| Happy Kitchen | 57 Welland Vale Road, Leicester | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | 2A Rowlatts Hill Road, Leicester | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul'S Catholic School SPENCEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Whitehall Primary School WHITEHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Davenport Road Playing Fields BEECHWOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Evington Park EVINGTON HOUSE EVINGTON HOUSE CORDERY ROAD | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| The City Of Leicester College DOWNING DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Evington Leisure Centre DOWNING DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,085 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 | 163.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.