Garden Close is in Oadby, Leicester and in Oadby And Wigston district. LE2 5PD is located in the Oadby St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Close, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 5QB, LE2 5AD, LE2 5QQ, LE2 5BD, LE2 5AJ, LE2 5QN, LE2 5AP, LE2 5BA, LE2 5QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 5PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 49.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 32.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 43.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.1% | 40.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 17% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 18.5% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.1% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 37.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.2% | 26% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 22.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 68.2% | 59.4% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 74.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 74.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 10% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 74.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 14.8% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 5.9% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Close was 90.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% higher than the Oadby Brocks Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oadby Brocks Hill and the 45th highest crime rate of 179 local areas in Oadby and Wigston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Garden Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-01-19 | £234,700 |
LE2 5PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langmoor Primary School Oadby Kenilworth Drive , Oadby LE2 5HS | 4out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Launde Primary School New Street , Oadby LE2 4LJ | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmere Community Primary School Estoril Avenue , LE18 3RD | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Shenley Road , LE18 3QL | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocks Hill Primary School Howdon Road , Oadby LE2 5WP | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartree High School Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp College Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TP | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 2out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,213 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 3,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester High School for Girls 454 London Road , Leicester LE2 2PP | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 4out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oadby Youth Centre | Oadby Boys Club, Wigston Road | 78 yd | |
| Oadby Baptist Church | Leicester Road, Oadby | 126 yd | |
| Cheikhos | 9 Leicester Road, Oadby | 151 yd | |
| MASALA MIX | 29A London Road, Oadby | 209 yd | |
| Bru Oadby | 20 The Parade, Oadby | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 4A Wigston Road, Oadby | 96 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 21 London Road, Oadby | 183 yd | |
| The Black Dog | Black Dog Public House, 23 London Road | 183 yd | |
| The Lord Keeper Of The Great Seal | 98 - 102 The Parade, Oadby | 368 yd | |
| Leicester Tigers | Oval Park, Wigston Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Fish And Chip | 52 London Road, Oadby | 341 yd | |
| Taks House | 62B London Road, Oadby | 341 yd | |
| Greggs | 28 The Parade, Oadby | 368 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 90 The Parade, Oadby | 368 yd | |
| Pizza Mondo | 4 The Parade, Oadby | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 27 The Parade, Oadby | 389 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Leicester Road | 816 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Glen Road | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Launde Primary School NEW STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Langmoor Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Oadby Swimming Pool (Closed) Bradazon Road | swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Leicester Tigers (Oval Park Training Ground) WIGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Ellis Park BRABAZON ROAD | tennis courts | 641 yd |
| Freeway Park GREEN KING PARK GREEN KING PARK WIGSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Oadby Workhouse Ii Ltd (Closed) Kenilworth Drive | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Parklands Leisure Centre (Oadby) WASHBROOK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Animals Gym Mandervell Road | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Chase Hotel And Leisure Club (Closed) The Leicester Race Course | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 797 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.