Goodwood Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 6TQ 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 Goodwood Road, Leicester, LE5 6TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 4EP, LE5 6SD, LE5 6SA, LE5 6TS, LE5 4EW, LE5 6SQ, LE5 4EH, LE5 6TB, LE5 4EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE5 6TQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.1% | 49.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 36.4% | 36.8% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 43.1% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 15% | 5.7% | -9.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 39.8% | 45.8% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 27% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 41.4% | 25.6% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 13.6% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 12.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 27.2% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.7% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.7% 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 | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 27.8% | 37.5% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 34.4% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 15.1% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 43.3% | 20.7% | -22.6% | 81.4% | -60.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 57.6% 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 | 65% | 57.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 28.7% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 57.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 34.6% | 33.8% | 9.8% | 24.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 1.4% | -10.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 0.8% | -20.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.4% | 37.2% | -23.8% |
| Christian | 14.5% | 46.2% | -31.7% |
| Hindu | 11.2% | 1.7% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 52.2% | 6.5% | 45.7% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goodwood Road was 95.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% higher than the Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goodwood Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Evington and the 427th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Goodwood Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2026-01-09 | £144,538 |
| 77 Goodwood Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2025-03-31 | £248,017 |
| 105 Goodwood Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-20 | £253,662 |
| 81 Goodwood Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-08-25 | £226,723 |
| 63 Goodwood Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-08-12 | £242,541 |
LE5 6TQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlatts Hill Primary School Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Whitehall Road , LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Spencefield Lane , Evington LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby Lodge Primary School and Speech and Language Unit Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | - not rated | 1,053 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 | 713 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Leicester School Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,162 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,962 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,008 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 | 2,247 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 | 748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Grammar Junior School London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Hospital School Gwendolan Road , LE5 4PW | - not rated | 790 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 1,055 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 | 244 yd | |
| St Joseph's Table | 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS - Outpatients Maternity | Rvs Maternity Shop, Leicester General Hospital | 789 yd | |
| Reload Foods | 2 Gervas Road, Leicester | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | 2A Rowlatts Hill Road, Leicester | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport Road Playing Fields BEECHWOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Saint Paul'S Catholic School SPENCEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Whitehall Primary School WHITEHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 748 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 | 150.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.