94POPULATION
4.8%UNEMPLOYED
35%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
43%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLE2 2BG

What social class do the population of LE2 2BG belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LE2 2BG 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 LE2 2BG from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 82%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 41.5%Male
  • 58.5%Female

From the last census, 41.5% of people in LE22BG male, and 58.5% female. Women outnumber men in Knighton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 43%AB
  • 41%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 43% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 46%SINGLE
  • 35%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LE2 2BG is 46%. Single and 'other' people is 53%.

ETHNICITY

  • 66%WHITE
  • 34%NON-WHITE

66% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84.8%WORKING
  • 4.8%UNEMPLOYED

4.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near LE2 2BG

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LE2 2BG

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LE2 2BG

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near LE2 2BG

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in LE2 2BG

Libraries

Libraries

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LE22BG Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLE2 2BG
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Postal TownLeicester
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

LE22BG Postal District

Compass Postal District

LE2 2BG 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 LE2 2BG.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Leicester1.6 miles NW
Belgrave2.2 miles N
Wigston2.4 miles S
Thurnby2.9 miles E
Great Stretton3.9 miles E
Enderby4.7 miles W
Syston4.7 miles N
Kirby Muxloe4.8 miles W
Thurcaston4.9 miles NW
Ketteringham4.9 miles SW
Little Stretton5 miles E
Queniboro5.4 miles NE
Burton Overy5.6 miles E
Rothley5.8 miles N
Great Peatling5.9 miles S
London88 miles SE
Glasgow254 miles NW
Edinburgh244 miles NW
Cardiff119 miles SW
Liverpool96 miles NW
Southampton119 miles S
Saint Ives127 miles S

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