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

What social class do the population of LE7 9WX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LE7 9WX 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 9WX 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 LE79WX 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 9WX 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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Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LE7 9WX

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LE7 9WX

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

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in LE7 9WX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LE79WX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLE7 9WX
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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

LE79WX Postal District

Compass Postal District

LE7 9WX 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 9WX.

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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