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2.5%UNEMPLOYED
63%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
46%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of LE12 8RU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LE12 8RU in Leicester, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about LE12 8RU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in LE128RU male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Forest Bradgate.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 46%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 8%DE

According to census records, 46% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 20%SINGLE
  • 63%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LE12 8RU is 20%. Single and 'other' people is 80%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.5%WORKING
  • 2.5%UNEMPLOYED

2.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LE12 8RU

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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Libraries

Libraries

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LE128RU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLE12 8RU
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownLeicester
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyLeicestershire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

LE128RU Postal District

Compass Postal District

LE12 8RU postcode is located in the postal town of Leicester. Leicester postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode LE12 8RU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Woodhouse1.1 miles SE
Swithland2.5 miles SE
Loughborough2.7 miles N
Barrow2.8 miles E
Mountsorrel2.9 miles E
Sheepshed3.1 miles W
Shepshed3.1 miles W
Rothley4 miles E
Thurcaston4.2 miles SE
Newtown Limford4.4 miles S
Walton Le Wolds4.5 miles E
Long Whatton4.7 miles NW
Sileby5 miles E
Markfield5.1 miles SW
Belton5.5 miles W
London97 miles SE
Glasgow245 miles NW
Edinburgh235 miles NW
Cardiff120 miles SW
Liverpool87 miles NW
Southampton127 miles S
Saint Ives134 miles S

Teenager fatally stabbed man in heart, court hears

A jury is told Daniel Rounce "calmly" walked into a house in Leicester and murdered Gerald Wickes.

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Revamp planned for museum in historical tower

The Carillon Tower is home to a war memorial and collection of military artefacts.

BBC News

Longman strike helps Millwall stun Leicester

Ryan Longman's brilliant winner lifts Millwall away from the drop zone and consigns Leicester to a fifth defeat in nine Championship matches.

BBC News

Caretaker fasting to support school 'family'

Alfie Tyler is fasting to support staff and students at Braunstone Community Primary School.

BBC News

Arrest after house windows and vehicles smashed

Police believe the incidents in Leicester are linked, and were the result of a dispute.

BBC News

Brook century helps Yorks earn draw with Leics

England's Harry Brook hits a century to help Yorkshire draw with Leicestershire in their opening County Championship game.

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Men charged over attack on Leicestershire police officer

They are due at Nottingham Magistrates' Court, charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

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Nursery school to close amid financial pressures

Principal Pete Leatherland says it is not "financially viable" due to running costs.

BBC News

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