82POPULATION
9.1%UNEMPLOYED
12%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLE3 8WB

What social class do the population of LE3 8WB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LE3 8WB 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 LE3 8WB 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

  • 56.1%Male
  • 43.9%Female

From the last census, 56.1% of people in LE38WB male, and 43.9% female. Men outnumber women 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 LE3 8WB 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 and Minicabs

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Taxis near LE3 8WB

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 LE3 8WB

Banks

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Banks near LE3 8WB

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near LE3 8WB

Schools

Schools

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Schools near LE3 8WB

Shopping Centres

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in LE3 8WB

Libraries

Libraries

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LE38WB Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLE3 8WB
Latitude/Longitude,
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

LE38WB Postal District

Compass Postal District

LE3 8WB 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 LE3 8WB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Leicester0.3 miles W
Belgrave1.2 miles N
Wigston3.6 miles SE
Thurcaston3.6 miles N
Kirby Muxloe4 miles W
Thurnby4 miles E
Syston4.3 miles NE
Enderby4.6 miles SW
Rothley4.7 miles N
Great Stretton5.1 miles E
Newtown Limford5.1 miles W
Ketteringham5.2 miles SW
Queniboro5.2 miles NE
Swithland5.2 miles NW
Mountsorrel5.9 miles N
London89 miles SE
Glasgow252 miles NW
Edinburgh243 miles NW
Cardiff119 miles SW
Liverpool94 miles NW
Southampton120 miles S
Saint Ives128 miles S

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Train drivers are staging strikes after the May Bank Holiday, coinciding with a six-day overtime ban.

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Plans for homes unveiled after government approval

A government inspector overturned a borough council's decision to reject 82 homes in a village.

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'Working at 98 is a pleasure and combats loneliness'

Ivor Ward's children have retired but he still goes to work four days a week at a company in Rothley.

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Final designs revealed for railway station revamp

The final development plans have been submitted by the city council for approval.

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Man 'fed up' with muddy road outside new estate

Barry Williams, 68, says he has seen sweepers on the road, but are "just not doing the job".

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Detectives investigate blaze at industrial unit

Police are working with the fire service to establish what caused the major fire on Thursday.

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Former bank to be turned into restaurant

Plans for the building are approved despite neighbours expressing concerns about potential noise.

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Maresca confirms Vardy contract talks with Foxes

Ex-England striker Jamie Vardy starts talks about staying at Leicester City, as Marc Albrighton's time appears over at the club.

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