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Collins Close is in Thorpe Astley, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 3RE is located in the Thorpe Astley & St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Collins Close, Thorpe Astley, Leicester, LE3 3RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE3 3RD, LE3 3RF, LE3 3RG, LE3 3DW, LE3 3RA, LE3 3RB, LE3 3DJ, LE3 3RJ, LE3 3TG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 3RE is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.6%46.6%-1.0% 51.0% -4.4%
Male52.4%53.4%1.0% 49.0% 4.4%

Partnership Status

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 3RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single25.1%31.5%6.4% 37.9% -6.4%
Married: Opposite sex61.2%51.3%-9.9% 44.2% 7.1%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Separated1.8%2.2%0.4% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced5.3%7.3%2.0% 9.1% -1.8%
Widowed6.6%6.9%0.3% 6.1% 0.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.3%49.3%8.0% 48.4% 0.9%
Good health42.1%35.6%-6.5% 33.6% 2.0%
Fair health10.3%12.2%1.9% 12.7% -0.5%
Bad health5.2%2.2%-3.0% 4.0% -1.8%
Very bad health1.1%0.7%-0.4% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.9%21.6%-5.3% 18.2% 3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22.5%17.3%-5.2% 9.6% 7.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.9%13%1.1% 13.4% -0.4%
Apprenticeship7%10%3.0% 5.3% 4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.5%14.7%7.2% 16.9% -2.2%
Degree or Similar17.2%22.9%5.7% 33.8% -10.9%
Other7%0.4%-6.6% 2.8% -2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian1.1%5.3%4.2% 3.1% 2.2%
Pakistani0%1.8%1.8% 2.7% -0.9%
Other Asian0%1.4%1.4% 1.6% -0.2%
Black African0%0.7%0.7% 2.5% -1.8%
Other Black0%0.7%0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%1.1%0.4% 0.8% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
White97%87.2%-9.8% 81.4% 5.8%
Arab0%0.4%0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Other0.4%1.1%0.7% 1.6% -0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.9%83.9%-12.0% 83.2% 0.7%
European Union1.8%7.5%5.7% 6.1% 1.4%
Rest of Europe1.1%1.8%0.7% 0.8% 1.0%
Africa1.1%2.9%1.8% 2.7% 0.2%
Middle East and Asia0%3.9%3.9% 5.6% -1.7%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.9%83.3%-12.6% 83.2% 0.1%
10+ Years0.7%10%9.3% 9.8% 0.2%
5-10 Years0.4%4.6%4.2% 2.9% 1.7%
2-5 Years1.5%2.1%0.6% 2.2% -0.1%
Less than 2 years1.5%0%-1.5% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.5% 76.7% 0.8%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Poland2.1% 1.3% 0.8%
Romania4.6% 0.9% 3.7%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
Other Europe1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Southern Asia2.9% 1.2% 1.7%
No passport held10% 13.5% -3.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33.6% 37.2% -3.6%
Christian47.1% 46.2% 0.9%
Hindu2.5% 1.7% 0.8%
Muslim2.1% 6.5% -4.4%
Sikh5.7% 0.9% 4.8%
Other religion0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Not answered8.2% 6.0% 2.2%

Safety

Is Collins Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collins Close was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% higher than the Braunstone Ravenhurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Collins Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Braunstone Ravenhurst and the 99th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Blaby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,300
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LE3 3RE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Collins Close are based on 29 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blaby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Collins Close, Thorpe Astley, Leicester, LE3 3RE

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE3 3RE

Average Price
£336,842
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£336,842
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Collins Close

Average Price
£363,121
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£363,121
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Collins CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12 Collins Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£311,9502022-02-25 £330,024
8 Collins Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002021-02-10 £292,408
6 Collins Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£267,0002020-02-24 £327,848
14 Collins Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£175,0002016-04-29 £264,647
8 Collins Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£202,0002016-02-26 £299,958
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE3 3RE

Employment

LE3 3RE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

LE3 3RE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee79
Retired53
Part-Time Employee28
Self-Employed27
Looking after home or family13
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Other7
Unemployed6
Student (economically inactive)5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Manufacturing17
Education16
Human health and social work activities14
Accommodation and food service activities11
Administrative and support service activities10
Construction10
Other9
Transport and storage8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Financial and insurance activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parkfield Nursery School
New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN
- not rated 3,633 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingsway Primary School
Kingsway North , LE3 3BD
- not rated 202 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Kingsway Primary School
Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD
3out of 4 202 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bendbow Rise Infant School
Bendbow Rise , LE3 1SB
- not rated 673 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Fossebrook Primary School
Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF
3out of 4 1,233 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Holmfield Primary School Leicester Forest East
Holmfield Avenue West , Leicester Forest East LE3 3FF
- not rated 1,263 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Winstanley Community College
Kingsway North , LE3 3BD
- not rated 253 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Winstanley Community College
Kingsway North , LE3 3BD
- not rated 253 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Winstanley School
Kingsway North , LE3 3BD
3out of 4 253 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wycliffe Community College
Hamelin Road , Braunstone LE3 1JN
- not rated 1,612 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Richard III School
Ellesmere Road , LE3 1BE
- not rated 1,990 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leicester College
Welford Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 4,158 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leicester South Fields College
Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 4,158 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL
- not rated 4,762 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Regent College
Regent Road , LE1 7LW
- not rated 4,799 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WQE and Regent College Group
University Road , LE1 7RJ
- not rated 4,875 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 4,874 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 4,874 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,000 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Long Close School
Hamelin Road , LE3 1JP
- not rated 1,788 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ellesmere College
40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD
3out of 4 2,113 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Western Park School
Western Park , Hinckley Road LE3 6HX
- not rated 2,194 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Educ8 Leicestershire
Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP
- not rated 2,530 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Vue CinemaUnit A, Meridian Leisure Park549 yd
Pizza HutUnit H, Meridian Leisure Park549 yd
David Lloyd Health & Fitness ClubUnit F, Meridian Leisure Park549 yd
Five GuysUnit A, Meridian Leisure Park549 yd
360 Play (Leicester) LtdUnit 1, Meridian Leisure Park549 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bees KneesThe Bees Knees, Meridian Way545 yd
The Observatory BeefeaterMeridian Way, Braunstone Town705 yd
Braunstone Victoria Working Mens ClubBraunstone Victoria Working Mens Cl, Cantrell Road851 yd
Civic Community LoungeBraunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway966 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lee's House8 Sun Way, Braunstone Town670 yd
TJ's BBQ13 Raven Road, Leicester759 yd
Braunstone Spice & Rice438A Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town820 yd
Oriental House81 Henley Crescent, Braunstone Town895 yd
Beacon Fish Bar9 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East1,032 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd.Meridian Way, Braunstone Town543 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Winstanley Community College
KINGSWAY NORTH
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool283 yd
Shakespeare Park
AVON ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts557 yd
David Lloyd Club (Leicester Meridian)
MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK MERIDIAN LEISURE PARK LUBBESTHORPE WAY
health and fitness suite, swimming pool754 yd
Mossdale Meadows
KINGSWAY
grass pitches804 yd
Thorpe Astley Community Centre
LAKIN DRIVE
grass pitches, tennis courts930 yd
Holmfield Park (Closed)
Wardens Walk
grass pitches1,016 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed150 Mbit/s
Average download speed161.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.