Spinney Close is in Thorpe Astley, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 3RY 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 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spinney Close, Thorpe Astley, Leicester, LE3 3RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 3RX, LE3 3RZ, LE3 3RQ, LE3 3SA, LE3 3EJ, LE3 3SD, LE3 3RU, LE3 3FL, LE3 3UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 3RY is primarily male, with 55.1% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 44.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 53.1% | 55.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE3 3RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 50.6% | 15.4% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 35.5% | -15.6% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.3% | 53.7% | -7.6% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.4% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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.
In the area around LE3 3RY this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 20.1% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 17.2% | -2.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 36.2% | -5.0% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16% | 14% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 70.4% | 67.2% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 80.7% | 76.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 12.3% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 76.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 16.4% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 3.1% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spinney Close was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% lower than the Braunstone Ravenhurst average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Spinney Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Braunstone Ravenhurst and the 74th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Spinney Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2025-08-29 | £151,659 |
| 25 Spinney Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,750 | 2023-06-30 | £145,166 |
| 14 Spinney Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-09-28 | £319,226 |
| 15 Spinney Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-03 | £138,778 |
| 19 Spinney Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-07-23 | £137,154 |
LE3 3RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 337 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Leys Community Primary School Stafford Leys , Leicester Forest East LE3 3LJ | 1out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway North , Braunstone Town LE3 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Lubbesthorpe Primary School Tay Road , LE19 4BF | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Community Primary School Cort Crescent , Braunstone LE3 1QH | 2out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 4,581 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 | 5,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,850 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 | 1,581 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,509 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 4,877 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 Good Breakfast | Motorway Services And Premises, M1 Northbound Service Area | 343 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Starbucks Drive Thru South | Motorway Services And Premises, M1 Northbound Service Area | 343 yd | |
| Welcome Break- Starbucks Southbound | Motorway Services And Premises, M1 Northbound Service Area | 343 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Burger King | Petrol Filling Station, M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 344 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Starbucks | Motorway Services And Premises, M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Table Table | Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 788 yd | |
| Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Club | Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Cl, Cantrell Road | 952 yd | |
| Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, Meridian Way | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Break Forecourt South | Petrol Filling Station, M1 Southbound Service Area | 342 yd | |
| Welcome Break Forecourt North | Motorway Services And Premises, M1 Northbound Service Area | 343 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Chopstix | M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 437 yd | |
| Beacon Fish Bar | 9 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 464 yd | |
| China City | 3 Wardens Walk, Leicester Forest East | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Break - Waitrose | Petrol Filling Station, M1 Southbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 344 yd | |
| Welcome Break - Waitrose | M1 Northbound Service Area, Baines Lane | 480 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 2 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East | 754 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Astley Community Centre LAKIN DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 177 yd |
| Holmfield Park (Closed) Wardens Walk | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Fossebrook Primary School HOLMFIELD AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Holmefield Primary School (Closed) Holmfield Avenue West | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Forest East Park LANCELOT CLOSE | grass pitches | 904 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 | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| 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 | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.