Heddington Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE2 6HE is located in the Knighton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heddington Close, Leicester, LE2 6HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE2 6FB, LE2 6HF, LE2 6HD, LE2 6HR, LE2 6FE, LE18 1BP, LE2 6HS, LE18 1BS, LE2 6TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE2 6HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE2 6HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 29.8% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 58.2% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46% | 52.1% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 30.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.6% | 15.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 37.3% | 17.6% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 13.1% | 3.9% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 29.3% | 35.2% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 32.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 53.4% | 38% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -43.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 72.8% | 66% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 9.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 18.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 66% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 1.9% | -19.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Hindu | 11.7% | 1.7% | 10.0% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 20.9% | 0.9% | 20.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heddington Close was 185.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Heddington Close has the 41st highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Castle and the 160th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Heddington Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-02-26 | £194,726 |
| 3 Heddington Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-05-18 | £448,761 |
| 1 Heddington Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2011-03-11 | £307,258 |
| 8 Heddington Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2006-10-27 | £250,685 |
| 5 Heddington Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2004-03-19 | £298,631 |
LE2 6HE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE2 6HE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Infant School Southfields Drive , LE2 6QT | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Leys Primary School Guilford Drive , LE18 1HG | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newry Junior School The Newry , Saffron Lane Estate LE2 6ST | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Stonesby Avenue , LE2 6TY | - not rated | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster School Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Community College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 3,851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 251 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrooke School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PB | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Partnership School Carisbrooke Gardens , LE2 3PR | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJ's Cafe | 89 Stonesby Avenue, Leicester | 611 yd | |
| Goldhill Adventure Playground | Goldhill Recreation Centre, Goldhill Spinney | 705 yd | |
| Chartwell Cafe | Unit 6, West House | 846 yd | |
| Bella Italia | 297 - 299 Leicester Road, Wigston | 919 yd | |
| Ameri-cans And Treats | 289B Leicester Road, Wigston | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aberdale Inn | Aberdale Inn, 111 Shackerdale Road | 253 yd | |
| Chartwell Arms | Chartwell Drive, Wigston | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Shack | 84 Shackerdale Road, Leicester | 198 yd | |
| Istanbul Barbecue House | 94 Shackerdale Road, Leicester | 198 yd | |
| Don Carlo's | 88 Shackerdale Road, Leicester | 198 yd | |
| I-Dragon | 99 Aberdale Road, Leicester | 488 yd | |
| Saffron Chippy | 81 Southfields Drive, Leicester | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 80 Aberdale Road, Leicester | 457 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Royal Oak, Leicester Road | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welford Road Playing Fields WELFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Kingfisher Youth Centre BOULDER LANE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Leicester Stage Hotel Leisure Club (Closed) Leicester Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 995 yd |
| The Lancaster Academy KNIGHTON LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| Aylestone Park Football Club (Closed) Dorset Avenue | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.