Area Information for Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW

Gaul Street in Leicester is in the East Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Westcotes ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Leicester West. This page combines information for the address Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LE3 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.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for LE3 0AW.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Leicester
Ward Westcotes
Constituency Leicester West * 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

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 12 property sales in Gaul Street, LE3 0AW since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Westcotes), and the Leicestershire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW.

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW 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.

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 Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW:

Norman Street, Leicester, LE3 0BB
Wilberforce Road, Leicester, LE3 0GT
Western Road, Leicester, LE3 0GF
Briton Street, Leicester, LE3 0AE
Briton Street, Leicester, LE3 0AB
Norman Street, Leicester, LE3 0BA

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LE3 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 12 property sales in Gaul Street since the beginning of 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

The area containing Gaul Street, Leicester consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 14
Semi-Detached 21
Terraced 87
Flat (Purpose-Built) 35
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 9
Total 168
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Gaul Street, Leicester contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 27% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 10
Owned with Mortgage 4
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 43
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 101
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 165

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 37
Two People 51
Three People 28
Four People 34
Five People 10
Six People 5
Seven People 2
8+ People 2
Total 169

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Gaul Street, Leicester consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 37
Family Household 94
Other Household 35
Total 166

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 58
Deprived In One Dimension 77
Deprived In Two Dimensions 25
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 167

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Leicester West constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 241
Female 278
Total 519

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 44
5-9 35
10-14 26
15-19 39
20-24 116
25-29 49
30-34 60
35-39 45
40-44 25
45-49 16
50-54 24
55-59 15
60-64 8
65-69 5
70-74 5
75-79 5
80-84 2
85+ 0
Total 519

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of LE3 0AW there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 52% 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 267
Married 109
Separated 2
Divorced 20
Widowed 7
Total 405

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.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 91% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 278
Good 192
Fair 41
Bad 4
Very Bad 6
Total 521

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) 110
Apprenticeship 15
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 99
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 42
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 34
No GCSEs or Equivalent 99
Other 12
Total 411

Ethnic Group Embed This

Gaul Street, 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 54% 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 282
Mixed Ethnicity 26
Indian 51
Pakistani 10
Bangladeshi 3
Chinese 6
Other Asian 12
Black African 63
Black Caribbean 14
Other Black/African/Caribbean 10
Arab 13
Other 29
Total 519

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Gaul Street, Leicester), only 49% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

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 256
European Union 132
Rest of Europe 17
Africa 59
Middle East and Asia 51
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 519

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Gaul Street, Leicester), only 49% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 17% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

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 256
10+ Years 89
5-10 Years 61
2-5 Years 65
Less Than 2 Years 48
Total 519

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 LE3 0AW.

Passport(s) Held
None 89
United Kingdom 230
European Union 141
Rest of Europe 6
African Countries 27
Middle East or Asia 24
British Overseas Territories 0

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 150
Christian 189
Buddhist 3
Hindu 15
Jewish 0
Muslim 101
Sikh 21
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 40
Total 523

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Westcotes ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 31% 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 122
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 30
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 24
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 29
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 126
Retired 17
Looking After Home or Family 24
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 11
Other 23
Total 408

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 20
Associate Professional Occupations 16
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 19
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 25
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 26
Elementary Occupations 59
Total 201

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 13
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 33
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 22
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 34
Semi-Routine Occupation 70
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 55
Full-time Student 126
Total 406

Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW is within the Westcotes 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 Gaul Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Westcotes
90 Norfolk Street
Leicester
LE3 5QJ
Force Website: http://www.leics.police.uk/

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

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Below are the details of the closest services to LE3 0AW. 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 LE3 0AW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest railway stations to Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW. The nearest railway station is Leicester, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Leicester 1 mile
South Wigston 3.2 miles
Narborough 4.5 miles
Syston 5.4 miles
Sileby 7.4 miles
Barrow-upon-Soar 8.5 miles
Loughborough 11 miles
Hinckley (Leics) 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW. The nearest is Shaftesbury Junior School, approximately 360 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW. The nearest is Brook Mead Academy, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Brook Mead Academy 0.5 miles March 2024
    
Fullhurst Community College 0.6 miles September 2023
    
Castle Mead Academy 0.7 miles October 2023
    
Moat Community College 1.2 miles January 2018
    
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College 1.7 miles October 2013
    
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy 1.7 miles May 2014
    
New College Leicester 1.7 miles November 2017
    
The Winstanley School 1.8 miles September 2023
    
Lancaster Academy 1.8 miles February 2024
    
Leicester Islamic Academy 1.8 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW. The nearest is Dr S Shafi, approximately 150 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 Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW. The nearest is JDRM Dental Care Westcotes, approximately 200 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 Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW. The nearest is Leicester Royal Infirmary, approximately 850 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Gaul Street, Leicester, LE3 0AW. The nearest is Spect-A-Call @ Woodgate Eye Centre, approximately 250 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Spect-A-Call @ Woodgate Eye Centre 250 yards
Vision Aid Centre 310 yards
Eyes Right 760 yards
S I Opticals 820 yards
i2i Optometrists Ltd 0.7 miles
Ernest B Judge 0.7 miles
Optical Express 0.7 miles
Henry Smith & Hamylton 0.8 miles
The Eye Centre 0.8 miles
Chapman & Partners 0.8 miles

* 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.


 

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Broadband in LE3 0AW

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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