121POPULATION
7%UNEMPLOYED
16%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLE2 7EW

What social class do the population of LE2 7EW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LE2 7EW 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 7EW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 12%Children
  • 88%Adults

12% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 1% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 37.2%Male
  • 62.8%Female

From the last census, 37.2% of people in LE27EW male, and 62.8% female. Women outnumber men in Westcotes.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 33%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 73%SINGLE
  • 16%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LE2 7EW is 73%. Single and 'other' people is 28%.

ETHNICITY

  • 61%WHITE
  • 40%NON-WHITE

61% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 48.4%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% 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

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Local Issues & Problems

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Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LE2 7EW

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LE2 7EW

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LE27EW Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLE2 7EW
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Postal TownLeicester
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

LE27EW Postal District

Compass Postal District

LE2 7EW 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 7EW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Leicester0.5 miles E
Belgrave1.8 miles NE
Kirby Muxloe3.2 miles W
Wigston3.7 miles SE
Thurcaston3.7 miles N
Enderby4 miles SW
Newtown Limford4.6 miles NW
Ketteringham4.7 miles SW
Thurnby4.7 miles E
Rothley4.9 miles N
Syston4.9 miles NE
Swithland5.1 miles N
Great Stretton5.7 miles E
Queniboro5.9 miles NE
Desford5.9 miles W
London90 miles SE
Glasgow252 miles NW
Edinburgh243 miles NW
Cardiff118 miles SW
Liverpool94 miles NW
Southampton120 miles S
Saint Ives128 miles S

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Appeal lodged against solar farm refusal near castle

A planning inspector will decide whether to overrule a council's decision to reject the application.

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A number of flights have been diverted to East Midlands Airport since Birmingham closed.

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Ian Stringer says that his protected disclosure led to retribution, which cost him his job.

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