81POPULATION
4.2%UNEMPLOYED
11%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
6%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of LE2 7LJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LE2 7LJ 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 7LJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 9%Children
  • 90%Adults

9% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 1% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 44.4%Male
  • 55.6%Female

From the last census, 44.4% of people in LE27LJ male, and 55.6% female. Women outnumber men in Castle.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 6%AB
  • 69%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 6% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 84%SINGLE
  • 11%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LE2 7LJ is 84%. Single and 'other' people is 16%.

ETHNICITY

  • 52%WHITE
  • 48%NON-WHITE

52% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 26.3%WORKING
  • 4.2%UNEMPLOYED

4.2% 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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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Banks near LE2 7LJ

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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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in LE2 7LJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LE27LJ Postcode Breakdown

LEAREA2DISTRICT7SECTORLJUNIT
Full PostcodeLE2 7LJ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownLeicester
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

LE27LJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

LE2 7LJ 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 7LJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Leicester0.9 miles N
Belgrave2.2 miles NE
Wigston3 miles SE
Kirby Muxloe3.3 miles W
Enderby3.7 miles SW
Ketteringham4.2 miles SW
Thurnby4.4 miles E
Thurcaston4.4 miles N
Newtown Limford5.1 miles NW
Great Stretton5.3 miles E
Syston5.3 miles NE
Rothley5.5 miles N
Hethel5.5 miles SW
Swithland5.8 miles N
Great Peatling6.1 miles S
London89 miles SE
Glasgow253 miles NW
Edinburgh244 miles NW
Cardiff118 miles SW
Liverpool94 miles NW
Southampton119 miles S
Saint Ives127 miles S

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