Packer Avenue is in Leicester Forest East, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 3QP is located in the Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Packer Avenue, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 3FX, LE3 3QJ, LE3 3LL, LE3 3QA, LE3 3FA, LE3 3QN, LE3 3LF, LE3 3GL, LE3 3QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 3QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 49.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 20.7% | 20.7% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 60.7% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 50.8% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 15.1% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.7% | 21.7% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 31.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 8.3% | 19.4% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 16.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.7% | 67.6% | -22.1% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 94.5% | 88.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 93.7% | 88.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 10% | 0.9% | 9.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Packer Avenue was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Kirby Muxloe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Packer Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Kirby Muxloe and the 100th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.3%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Packer Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-08-01 | £280,844 |
| 79 Packer Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-06-25 | £248,237 |
| 91 Packer Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-12-11 | £218,633 |
| 97 Packer Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-12-11 | £261,145 |
| 97 Packer Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2019-05-09 | £263,613 |
LE3 3QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in LE3 3QP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fossebrook Primary School Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Leys Community Primary School Stafford Leys , Leicester Forest East LE3 3LJ | 1out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | 2out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Community Primary School Cort Crescent , Braunstone LE3 1QH | 2out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | 4out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 4,449 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,124 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 3,833 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 5,011 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Bakery Deli | 60 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 337 yd | |
| Traydee Cafe | Cafe At Unit 22, Sunningdale Road Industrial Park | 388 yd | |
| TNS Catering Management Ltd (Staff Restaurant - Saladworks) | Unit A, Oak Spinney Park | 496 yd | |
| Staff Canteen At Samworth Brothers Supply Chain | Leicester Distribution Park, 150 Scudamore Road | 668 yd | |
| 14Forty At Crown Packaging | Crown Bevcan Uk, Golf Course Lane | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Table Table | Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 401 yd | |
| Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Club | Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Cl, Cantrell Road | 1,060 yd | |
| Red Cow | Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreams | 138 Packer Avenue, Leicester Forest East | 131 yd | |
| Beacon Fish Bar | 9 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 621 yd | |
| China City | 3 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 621 yd | |
| The Kebab Man/Terry's Takeaway | 75 Heyford Road, Leicester | 824 yd | |
| Jaipur Express Fish & Chip Co | 148 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 2 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 331 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, 166 Ryder Road | 935 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Waitrose | M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 984 yd | |
| Tesco | 164 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 1,004 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Waitrose | Petrol Filling Station, M1 Southbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fossebrook Primary School HOLMFIELD AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Holmefield Primary School (Closed) Holmfield Avenue West | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Holmfield Park (Closed) Wardens Walk | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Western Golf Course (Closed) Scudamore Road | golf | 1,088 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 | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.