Area Information for Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL

Summary Back to Top

Infirmary Road in Leicester is in the East Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Castle ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Leicester South. This page combines information for the address Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LE1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Leicester
Ward Castle
Constituency Leicester South * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region East Midlands
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL:

Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW
Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WX
Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WR
Pelham Way, Leicester, LE1 5UE
Pelham Way, Leicester, LE1 5UD
Oxford Street, Leicester, LE1 5XY

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LE1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Infirmary Road, Leicester consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 2
Terraced 7
Flat (Purpose-Built) 82
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 96
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Infirmary Road, Leicester contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 88% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 1
Owned with Mortgage 1
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 10
Rented: Other Social 74
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 96

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 52
Two People 33
Three People 8
Four People 1
Five People 0
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 96

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Infirmary Road, Leicester consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 52
Family Household 30
Other Household 13
Total 95

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 25
Deprived In One Dimension 35
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 96

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Leicester South constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 210
Female 229
Total 439

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Castle ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 3
10-14 2
15-19 48
20-24 240
25-29 34
30-34 15
35-39 16
40-44 13
45-49 16
50-54 14
55-59 7
60-64 6
65-69 11
70-74 0
75-79 3
80-84 2
85+ 1
Total 442

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of LE1 5DL there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 85% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 375
Married 34
Separated 3
Divorced 9
Widowed 3
Total 424

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 224
Good 133
Fair 58
Bad 17
Very Bad 5
Total 437

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 120
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 169
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 37
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
No GCSEs or Equivalent 40
Other 24
Total 420

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Infirmary Road, Leicester can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 44% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 191
Mixed Ethnicity 10
Indian 14
Pakistani 8
Bangladeshi 3
Chinese 89
Other Asian 9
Black African 72
Black Caribbean 16
Other Black/African/Caribbean 5
Arab 8
Other 13
Total 438

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Infirmary Road, Leicester), 53% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 231
European Union 31
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 54
Middle East and Asia 118
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 439

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 231
10+ Years 62
5-10 Years 20
2-5 Years 19
Less Than 2 Years 106
Total 438

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to LE1 5DL.

Passport(s) Held
None 39
United Kingdom 259
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 42
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 20
Middle East or Asia 77
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 219
Christian 106
Buddhist 0
Hindu 11
Jewish 2
Muslim 44
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 56
Total 439

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Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Castle ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 72% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 28
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 12
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 3
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 303
Retired 13
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 22
Other 16
Total 423

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 6
Professional Occupations 4
Associate Professional Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 4
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 31
Total 91

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 9
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 8
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 5
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 10
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 38
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 23
Full-time Student 302
Total 423

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL is within the Riverside policing neighbourhood, under the Leicestershire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Infirmary Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Riverside
Force Website: http://www.leics.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to LE1 5DL. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for LE1 5DL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest railway stations to Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL. The nearest railway station is Leicester, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Leicester 0.6 miles
South Wigston 3.1 miles
Narborough 4.8 miles
Syston 5.2 miles
Sileby 7.3 miles
Barrow-upon-Soar 8.6 miles
Loughborough 11 miles
Hinckley (Leics) 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL. The nearest is Hazel Community Primary School, approximately 420 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Hazel Community Primary School 420 yards
    
Shaftesbury Junior School 0.6 miles
    
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles
    
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Medway Community Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Highfields Primary School 1 mile
    
St Mary's Fields Academy 1 mile
    
Uplands Infant School 1 mile
    
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy 1 mile
    
Knighton Mead Primary Academy 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL. The nearest is Brook Mead Academy, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Brook Mead Academy 0.7 miles
    
Castle Mead Academy 0.8 miles
    
Moat Community College 0.8 miles
    
Fullhurst Community College 1.1 miles
    
Leicester Islamic Academy 1.4 miles  
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College 1.5 miles
    
Jameah Academy 1.5 miles  
Madani Boys School 1.5 miles
    
Madani Girls' School 1.5 miles
    
Jameah Boys Academy 1.5 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL. The nearest is Walnut St Med Ctr, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL. The nearest is The Dental Wellness Centre, approximately 460 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL. The nearest is Leicester Royal Infirmary, approximately < 50 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Infirmary Road, Leicester, LE1 5DL. The nearest is Optical Express, approximately 820 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.