Leicester Road is in Broughton Astley, Leicester and in Harborough district. LE9 6QE is located in the Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leicester Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE9 6SD, LE9 6RX, LE9 6RW, LE9 6SE, LE9 6RY, LE9 6SJ, LE9 6SR, LE9 6RU, LE9 6SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE9 6QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.8% | 32.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 48% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 32.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 17.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 10.1% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 21.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 34.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 98.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leicester Road was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% lower than the Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leicester Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton and the 153rd highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2024-11-11 | £225,161 |
| 23 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-10-31 | £221,620 |
| 36 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-06-14 | £232,510 |
| 29 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-05-30 | £230,608 |
| 40 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2024-03-06 | £205,167 |
LE9 6QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley Blenheim Crescent , Broughton Astley LE9 6QX | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Mill Primary School Station Road , Broughton Astley LE9 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallbrook Primary School Hallbrook Road , LE9 6WX | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Church of England Primary School Brookes Avenue , Croft LE9 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cosby Primary School Portland Street , Cosby LE9 1TE | 3out of 4 | 3,682 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Estley Community College Station Road , Broughton Astley LE9 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Farm Education Lodge Farm , Sutton In the Elms LE9 6RB | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke House Day School Croft Road , Cosby LE9 1SE | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School The Dutch Barn , Main Street LE17 5EE | - not rated | 3,727 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Saray | 1A - 3A Green Road, Broughton Astley | 296 yd | |
| Cup A Lou's | 44 Main Street, Broughton Astley | 349 yd | |
| The George And Dragon | George And Dragon, 18 Green Road | 350 yd | |
| Broughton Astley Conservative Club | 3 Green Road, Broughton Astley | 350 yd | |
| Sunargow Tandoori Restaurant | Sunargow Tandoori Restaurant (Upstairs), 44B Main Street | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal | Royal Hotel, Coventry Road | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheng's Garden | 66 Main Street, Broughton Astley | 250 yd | |
| Fellas Takeaway | 95A Main Street, Broughton Astley | 285 yd | |
| Canton | Unit 2, 95 Main Street | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Cooperative | Co-op Supermarket, 93 Main Street | 435 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | Aldi Stores, 173 Buxton Crescent | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard C Of E Primary School Blenheim Crescent | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Frolesworth Road Recreation Ground Frolesworth Road | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Thomas Estley Community College STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 92.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.3% |
| 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 | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.