Gwencole Crescent is in Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 2FJ is located in the Braunstone Ravenhurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gwencole Crescent, Leicester, LE3 2FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 2FQ, LE3 2FH, LE3 2HE, LE3 2FG, LE3 2LA, LE3 2HD, LE3 2LN, LE3 2FP, LE3 2JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 2FJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 53.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 LE3 2FJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 32.2% | 30.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 57.9% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 45.3% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 34% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.5% | 24.8% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 11.3% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 26.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 18.7% | 18.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 15.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 70.9% | 64% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -17.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 82% | 73.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 73.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 16.9% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 0.9% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 9.8% | 0.9% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwencole Crescent was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% higher than the Braunstone Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gwencole Crescent has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Braunstone Millfield and the 34th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Gwencole Crescent, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-15 | £252,745 |
| 3 Gwencole Crescent, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-02-26 | £228,153 |
| 19 Gwencole Crescent, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,650 | 2023-08-02 | £235,223 |
| 27 Gwencole Crescent, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-08-26 | £294,064 |
| 63 Gwencole Crescent, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2021-10-29 | £164,345 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhurst Primary School Ravenhurst Road , LE3 2PS | 2out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy Hat Road , Braunstone Town LE3 2WF | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Community Primary School 164 Hallam Crescent East , Braunstone LE3 1FF | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Folville Junior School Folville Rise , LE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Primary School Granby Road , LE2 8LP | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls College Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 4out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,266 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 3,605 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Tuck Shop | Riverside Football Ground, 44 Braunstone Lane East | 515 yd | |
| Gilly's Sandwich Bar | 29 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 889 yd | |
| The Friday Social | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 984 yd | |
| St Andrews FC Cafe | St Andrews Football Club, 70 Canal Street | 1,048 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Ltd, Narborough Road South | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winstanley Arms | The Glade, Braunstone Town | 797 yd | |
| Civic Community Lounge | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 984 yd | |
| The Black Horse | Black Horse, 63 - 65 Narrow Lane | 999 yd | |
| Old Aylestone Social Club Ltd | Old Aylestone Social Club, 1 Middleton Street | 1,077 yd | |
| Union Inn | 27 Middleton Street, Leicester | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Chippy | 108A Edward Avenue, Braunstone Town | 676 yd | |
| Ayston Chippy | 6 Ayston Road, Braunstone Town | 838 yd | |
| Pizza Chef | 19 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 872 yd | |
| Watergate Lane Fish Bar | 23 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 880 yd | |
| Mr Rice | 25 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 112-114 Turnbull Drive, Braunstone Town | 635 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Rowley Fields Petrol Filling, 510 Narborough Road | 999 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Narborough Road South, Braunstone Town | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylestone Playing Fields BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 341 yd |
| Riverside Football Ground BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Ellesmere College BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | cycling | 697 yd |
| Riverside Business And Enterprise College (Closed) Lyncote Road | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Lcc Employees Ground BIAM YARD BIAM YARD BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Millfield Community Centre (Closed) Hat Road | 905 yd | |
| St Andrews Sports Club CANAL STREET | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.