Area Information for Leicester, LE87 2BB

Summary Back to Top

This postcode 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 Leicester, LE87 2BB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LE87 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 LE87 2BB.

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 Leicester, LE87 2BB:

Ashville Way, Leicester, LE87 2WW

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LE87 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Leicester, LE87 2BB 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 (1 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found one property sale in LE87 2BB 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 Back to Top

The area containing 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 2
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 3
Flat (Purpose-Built) 42
Flat (Converted) 15
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 9
Total 71
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Leicester contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 73% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 7
Owned with Mortgage 9
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 45
Rented: Other 7
Rent Free 0
Total 71

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 29
Two People 35
Three People 6
Four People 1
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 72

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 29
Family Household 33
Other Household 10
Total 72

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 42
Deprived In One Dimension 27
Deprived In Two Dimensions 3
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 72

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 43% male.

Gender
Male 267
Female 347
Total 614

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 2
5-9 0
10-14 0
15-19 289
20-24 220
25-29 56
30-34 16
35-39 11
40-44 4
45-49 2
50-54 5
55-59 3
60-64 3
65-69 2
70-74 1
75-79 1
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 615

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of LE87 2BB there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 94% 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 580
Married 22
Separated 4
Divorced 5
Widowed 1
Total 612

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 92% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 357
Good 210
Fair 40
Bad 6
Very Bad 0
Total 613

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) 162
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 397
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 16
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8
No GCSEs or Equivalent 14
Other 11
Total 614

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

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 31% 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 193
Mixed Ethnicity 32
Indian 105
Pakistani 32
Bangladeshi 8
Chinese 61
Other Asian 38
Black African 109
Black Caribbean 16
Other Black/African/Caribbean 8
Arab 2
Other 9
Total 613

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Leicester), 64% 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 396
European Union 53
Rest of Europe 8
Africa 41
Middle East and Asia 104
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 15
Total 617

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 396
10+ Years 69
5-10 Years 28
2-5 Years 19
Less Than 2 Years 102
Total 614

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 LE87 2BB.

Passport(s) Held
None 18
United Kingdom 432
Republic of Ireland 7
European Union 53
Rest of Europe 5
African Countries 20
Middle East or Asia 73
North America or Caribbean 7

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 184
Christian 195
Buddhist 8
Hindu 45
Jewish 0
Muslim 74
Sikh 21
Other Religion 8
Not Stated 79
Total 614

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Castle ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 85% 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 59
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 8
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 9
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 522
Retired 5
Looking After Home or Family 2
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 3
Total 612

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 56
Associate Professional Occupations 14
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 4
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 21
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 16
Total 131

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 31
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 21
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 12
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 4
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 3
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 12
Semi-Routine Occupation 7
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 4
Full-time Student 519
Total 613

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Leicester, LE87 2BB is within the Clarendon Park 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 LE87 2BB
Neighbourhood Team Address Clarendon Park
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 LE87 2BB. 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 LE87 2BB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest railway stations to Leicester, LE87 2BB. The nearest railway station is Leicester, approximately 620 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Leicester 620 yards
South Wigston 3.1 miles
Narborough 5 miles
Syston 5.1 miles
Sileby 7.3 miles
Barrow-upon-Soar 8.6 miles
Loughborough 11 miles
Hinckley (Leics) 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Leicester, LE87 2BB. The nearest is Sparkenhoe Community Primary School, approximately 770 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School 770 yards
    
Hazel Community Primary School 850 yards
    
Medway Community Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Highfields Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Uplands Infant School 0.7 miles
    
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy 0.7 miles
    
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Avenue Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Charnwood Primary School 0.9 miles
    
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Leicester, LE87 2BB. The nearest is Moat Community College, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Moat Community College 0.5 miles
    
Brook Mead Academy 1 mile
    
Leicester Islamic Academy 1 mile  
Castle Mead Academy 1.1 miles
    
Madani Boys School 1.1 miles
    
Madani Girls' School 1.1 miles
    
Jameah Academy 1.2 miles  
Jameah Boys Academy 1.2 miles  
Sir Jonathan North Girls' College 1.4 miles
    
Fullhurst Community College 1.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Leicester, LE87 2BB. The nearest is Highfields Surgery (R Wadhwa), approximately 710 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 Leicester, LE87 2BB. The nearest is JDRM Dental Care Leicester, approximately 430 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 Leicester, LE87 2BB. The nearest is Leicester Royal Infirmary, approximately 680 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Leicester, LE87 2BB. The nearest is Regent Street Opticians Limited, approximately 220 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.