27POPULATION
5.4%UNEMPLOYED
40%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLE2 8RE

What social class do the population of LE2 8RE belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LE2 8RE 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 8RE from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 78%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 48.1%Male
  • 51.9%Female

From the last census, 48.1% of people in LE28RE male, and 51.9% female. Women outnumber men in Aylestone.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 30%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 42%SINGLE
  • 40%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LE2 8RE is 42%. Single and 'other' people is 59%.

ETHNICITY

  • 87%WHITE
  • 13%NON-WHITE

87% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 5.4%UNEMPLOYED

5.4% 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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Taxis near LE2 8RE

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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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 8RE

Banks

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Banks near LE2 8RE

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near LE2 8RE

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Post Offices in LE2 8RE

Libraries

Libraries

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LE28RE Postcode Breakdown

LEAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORREUNIT
Full PostcodeLE2 8RE
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownLeicester
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

LE28RE Postal District

Compass Postal District

LE2 8RE 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 8RE.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Leicester2 miles N
Wigston2.2 miles E
Enderby2.9 miles W
Ketteringham3.1 miles SW
Kirby Muxloe3.3 miles W
Belgrave3.3 miles N
Hethel4.5 miles SW
Thurnby4.6 miles E
Great Peatling5 miles S
Cosby5.2 miles SW
Great Stretton5.2 miles E
Croft5.4 miles SW
Thurcaston5.5 miles N
Newtown Limford5.8 miles NW
Desford6 miles W
London88 miles SE
Glasgow254 miles NW
Edinburgh245 miles NW
Cardiff117 miles SW
Liverpool95 miles NW
Southampton118 miles S
Saint Ives126 miles S
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