Gayhurst Close is in Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 2UP is located in the Braunstone Millfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gayhurst Close, Leicester, LE3 2UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 2UN, LE3 2TT, LE3 2WE, LE3 2PL, LE3 2WF, LE3 2WB, LE3 2WD, LE3 2PD, LE3 2PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 2UP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 28% | 26.9% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 | 37.9% | 42.7% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 35.5% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 18.1% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 23.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 16% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 20.6% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 18.4% | 17.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 14.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 69.9% | 70.8% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 75.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 75.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 75.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 18.7% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 0.3% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 13% | 1.7% | 11.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gayhurst Close was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% lower than the Braunstone Millfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gayhurst Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Braunstone Millfield and the 66th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Gayhurst Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2021-01-28 | £279,246 |
| 9 Gayhurst Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-05-07 | £212,711 |
| 6 Gayhurst Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2019-02-25 | £300,240 |
| 10 Gayhurst Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-09-12 | £230,131 |
| 2 Gayhurst Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2012-06-27 | £226,717 |
LE3 2UP 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy Hat Road , Braunstone Town LE3 2WF | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenhurst Primary School Ravenhurst Road , LE3 2PS | 2out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Community Primary School 164 Hallam Crescent East , Braunstone LE3 1FF | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folville Junior School Folville Rise , LE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster Academy Knighton Lane East , LE2 6FU | 1out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,848 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 | 3,098 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 | 3,698 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 | 1,427 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millgate School 18a Scott Street , LE2 6DW | - not rated | 4,008 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilly's Sandwich Bar | 29 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 343 yd | |
| The Friday Social | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 615 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Meridian East, Meridian Business Park | 727 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Street Record, Meridian East | 744 yd | |
| Bella Italia Leicester Also T/a Super Nonna | Unit 2, Meridian Leisure Park | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winstanley Arms | The Glade, Braunstone Town | 168 yd | |
| Civic Community Lounge | Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway | 615 yd | |
| The Observatory Beefeater | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Chippy | 108A Edward Avenue, Braunstone Town | 297 yd | |
| Maharaja | 31 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 341 yd | |
| Mr Rice | 25 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 348 yd | |
| Watergate Lane Fish Bar | 23 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 350 yd | |
| Pizza Chef | 19 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 112-114 Turnbull Drive, Braunstone Town | 308 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Narborough Road South, Braunstone Town | 936 yd | |
| Makro | Centurion Way, Braunstone Town | 1,057 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 9, Fosse Park Avenue | 1,079 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Superstore, Grove Farm Triangle | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millfield Community Centre (Closed) Hat Road | 184 yd | |
| Mossdale Meadows KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Leicester Meridian) MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK LUBBESTHORPE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Leicester) JUNCTION 21 APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Aylestone Playing Fields BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,067 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.