24POPULATION
11.7%UNEMPLOYED
34%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
5%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLE4 2LB

What social class do the population of LE4 2LB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LE4 2LB 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 LE4 2LB from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 29%Children
  • 70%Adults

29% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 41.7%Male
  • 58.3%Female

From the last census, 41.7% of people in LE42LB male, and 58.3% female. Women outnumber men in Abbey.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 5%AB
  • 39%C2/C2
  • 56%DE

According to census records, 5% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 41%SINGLE
  • 34%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LE4 2LB is 41%. Single and 'other' people is 60%.

ETHNICITY

  • 81%WHITE
  • 19%NON-WHITE

81% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 79.9%WORKING
  • 11.7%UNEMPLOYED

11.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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Libraries

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LE42LB Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLE4 2LB
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Postal TownLeicester
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Ward Name
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County
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

LE42LB Postal District

Compass Postal District

LE4 2LB 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 LE4 2LB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Thurcaston0.9 miles N
Belgrave2 miles SE
Rothley2.2 miles NE
Swithland2.5 miles NW
Leicester2.6 miles SE
Mountsorrel3.2 miles N
Newtown Limford3.4 miles W
Syston3.7 miles E
Woodhouse3.8 miles NW
Sileby3.9 miles NE
Barrow4.4 miles N
Kirby Muxloe4.6 miles SW
Ratcliffe On The Wreake4.8 miles NE
Queniboro5 miles E
Markfield5.5 miles W
London92 miles SE
Glasgow249 miles NW
Edinburgh240 miles NW
Cardiff120 miles SW
Liverpool92 miles NW
Southampton123 miles S
Saint Ives130 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

Leisure centre gets 500k for solar scheme

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

BBC News

Rare model locomotives fetch 14,000 at auction

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

BBC News

'Controlling' killer who shot partner in head jailed

Richard Basson is told he will serve at least 32 years in prison for killing Carrie Slater.

BBC News

Families protest over end to SEND school transport

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

BBC News

City's first female bishop hopes to be role model

The Right Reverend Debbie Sellin says she wants people to feel "valued" in the church.

BBC News

Two men killed in car crash with lorry

Police were called after the car, an Audi S4, crashed into a lorry that was parked in a lay-by.

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

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