31POPULATION
9.1%UNEMPLOYED
12%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLE7 9WR

What social class do the population of LE7 9WR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LE7 9WR 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 LE7 9WR 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

  • 51.6%Male
  • 48.4%Female

From the last census, 51.6% of people in LE79WR male, and 48.4% 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 LE7 9WR 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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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near LE7 9WR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LE7 9WR

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near LE7 9WR

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in LE7 9WR

Libraries

Libraries

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LE79WR Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLE7 9WR
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownLeicester
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

LE79WR Postal District

Compass Postal District

LE7 9WR 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 LE7 9WR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Leicester0.4 miles W
Belgrave1.3 miles N
Wigston3.5 miles SE
Thurcaston3.7 miles N
Thurnby4 miles E
Kirby Muxloe4 miles W
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
Swithland5.3 miles NW
Sileby5.9 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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Maypole dance group's plea for more members

Dance leader, Jo Palmer-Phillips says it would be "really sad" if the tradition was lost.

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Man, 64, claims dragon flag exercise world record

Dave Sansom did 172 repetitions in 10 minutes 38 seconds, passing the previous record of 135.

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Longman strike helps Millwall stun Leicester

Ryan Longman's brilliant winner lifts Millwall away from the drop zone and consigns Leicester to a fifth defeat in nine Championship matches.

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Nursery school to close amid financial pressures

Principal Pete Leatherland says it is not "financially viable" due to running costs.

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Caretaker fasting to support school 'family'

Alfie Tyler is fasting to support staff and students at Braunstone Community Primary School.

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