24POPULATION
9.1%UNEMPLOYED
12%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLE2 2YE

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 2%Children
  • 98%Adults

2% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 1% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in LE22YE male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Castle.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 76%SINGLE
  • 12%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LE2 2YE is 76%. Single and 'other' people is 24%.

ETHNICITY

  • 54%WHITE
  • 48%NON-WHITE

54% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 48.1%WORKING
  • 9.1%UNEMPLOYED

9.1% 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 near LE2 2YE

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LE2 2YE

Events

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What's on near LE2 2YE

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LE2 2YE

Banks

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Banks near LE2 2YE

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near LE2 2YE

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in LE2 2YE

Libraries

Libraries

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LE22YE Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLE2 2YE
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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

LE22YE Postal District

Compass Postal District

LE2 2YE 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 2YE.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Leicester0.4 miles W
Belgrave1.3 miles N
Wigston3.5 miles SE
Thurcaston3.7 miles N
Thurnby4 miles E
Kirby Muxloe4 miles W
Syston4.3 miles NE
Enderby4.6 miles SW
Rothley4.7 miles N
Great Stretton5.1 miles E
Newtown Limford5.1 miles W
Ketteringham5.1 miles SW
Queniboro5.2 miles NE
Swithland5.3 miles NW
Sileby5.9 miles N
London89 miles SE
Glasgow252 miles NW
Edinburgh243 miles NW
Cardiff119 miles SW
Liverpool94 miles NW
Southampton120 miles S
Saint Ives128 miles S

Police base returns in town following concerns

Lutterworth Town Council and residents say they are worried about the lack of police presence.

BBC News

'Loving and caring' man died after violent attack

Blessing and Brendon Mukunguruste were jailed for four and a half years for killing Craig Maposa.

BBC News

Leisure centre gets 500k for solar scheme

The council plans to cut the complex's carbon footprint using Sport England cash.

BBC News

Brighton hit back to win WSL thriller at Leicester

Brighton come from behind to beat Leicester in a thrilling Women's Super League contest at King Power Stadium.

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Families protest over end to SEND school transport

Leicester City Council says the decision comes after "severe" government funding cuts.

BBC News

Man used furniture firms as front in 500,000 scheme

Neale Rothera, described as the scheme's "ringleader", has been jailed for more than six years.

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Rare model locomotives fetch 14,000 at auction

They were built by James Stanley Beeson, whose brand is considered the "Faberg" of model railways.

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CPS apologises over acid threat inaccuracy

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) apologised to Claudia Webbe MP and made a goodwill payment.

BBC News

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