Overview of LE3 6RP

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Glengarry Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 6RP is located in the Western electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Glengarry Close, Leicester, LE3 6RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE3 6TD, LE3 6RR, LE3 9JP, LE3 9JN, LE3 9JQ, LE3 6RL, LE3 9JR, LE3 9JJ, LE3 6QQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 6RP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female56%49%-7.0% 51.0% -2.0%
Male44%51%7.0% 49.0% 2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.8%40.1%8.3% 37.9% 2.2%
Married: Opposite sex39%31.8%-7.2% 44.2% -12.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated1.4%2.1%0.7% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced11.6%15.6%4.0% 9.1% 6.5%
Widowed16.1%9.7%-6.4% 6.1% 3.6%

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 health28.3%42.1%13.8% 48.4% -6.3%
Good health36.4%29.5%-6.9% 33.6% -4.1%
Fair health20.7%18%-2.7% 12.7% 5.3%
Bad health12.9%6.8%-6.1% 4.0% 2.8%
Very bad health1.7%3.6%1.9% 1.2% 2.4%

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.

In the area around LE3 6RP this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications52.4%33.1%-19.3% 18.2% 14.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.3%13.6%1.3% 9.6% 4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.6%11.5%0.9% 13.4% -1.9%
Apprenticeship2.1%8.4%6.3% 5.3% 3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.5%11.8%5.3% 16.9% -5.1%
Degree or Similar9.2%19.2%10.0% 33.8% -14.6%
Other6.8%2.4%-4.4% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.4%1.4% 1.1% 0.3%
Indian0.3%3.6%3.3% 3.1% 0.5%
Other Asian1.4%0.6%-0.8% 1.6% -1.0%
Black African2.2%5.2%3.0% 2.5% 2.7%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.0% -0.4%
Other Black0.3%3%2.7% 0.5% 2.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%0.3%-1.1% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.2%2.2%0.0% 0.9% 1.3%
Mixed Other0%1.4%1.4% 0.8% 0.6%
White91.6%81.3%-10.3% 81.4% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.7% 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 Kingdom93.6%80.7%-12.9% 83.2% -2.5%
European Union2.5%10.2%7.7% 6.1% 4.1%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa2%5.2%3.2% 2.7% 2.5%
Middle East and Asia1.7%3.3%1.6% 5.6% -2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93%79.6%-13.4% 83.2% -3.6%
10+ Years0.6%9.2%8.6% 9.8% -0.6%
5-10 Years2%9.5%7.5% 2.9% 6.6%
2-5 Years2%0.8%-1.2% 2.2% -1.4%
Less than 2 years2.5%0.8%-1.7% 1.9% -1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.9% 76.7% -14.8%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Italy1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Portugal0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland9% 1.3% 7.7%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Southern Asia1.4% 1.2% 0.2%
No passport held23% 13.5% 9.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37.2% 37.2% 0.0%
Christian50.7% 46.2% 4.5%
Hindu3% 1.7% 1.3%
Muslim4.4% 6.5% -2.1%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered4.4% 6.0% -1.6%

Safety

Is Glengarry Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glengarry Close was 318.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.1% higher than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Glengarry Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 78th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 192.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,000
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LE3 6RP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Glengarry Close are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Glengarry Close, Leicester, LE3 6RP

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE3 6RP

Average Price
£165,710
Semi-Detached
£143,785
Terraced
£175,004
Detached
£323,245
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Glengarry Close

Average Price
£170,967
Semi-Detached
£162,979
Terraced
£168,450
Detached
£307,962
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Glengarry CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
16 Glengarry Close, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£197,0002025-08-04 £199,723
10 Glengarry Close, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£206,0002025-05-01 £216,542
24 Glengarry Close, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£188,0002024-02-29 £199,070
9 Glengarry Close, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£145,0002020-12-08 £180,942
25 Glengarry Close, Leicester, Leicester
Detached, an established residential building
£267,0002020-09-04 £331,848
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE3 6RP

Employment

LE3 6RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 Employee82
Retired78
Part-Time Employee33
Long-Term Sick or disabled32
Self-Employed19
Looking after home or family15
Student (economically inactive)10
Other9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Unemployed0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Human health and social work activities18
Manufacturing12
Transport and storage10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Education7
Other7
Construction7
Accommodation and food service activities5
Administrative and support service activities4
Financial and insurance activities4
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Information and communication1
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 594 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parks Primary School
1 Gillman Road , LE3 9NS
- not rated 396 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Stokes Wood Primary School
Blackett Avenue , LE3 9BX
3out of 4 696 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Forest Lodge Community Primary School
Charnor Road , LE3 6LH
- not rated 747 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Forest Lodge Academy
Charnor Road , LE3 6LH
3out of 4 747 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Inglehurst Infant School
Ingle Street , LE3 9FS
- not rated 975 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Herewoode Academy
Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN
3out of 4 481 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
New College Leicester
Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN
- not rated 481 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Alderman Newton's School
Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN
- not rated 593 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Parks Community College
Greencoat Road , LE3 6RN
- not rated 636 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brook Mead Academy
2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN
4out of 4 1,271 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Charles Keene College of Further Education
Painter Street , LE1 3WA
- not rated 3,244 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL
- not rated 3,661 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Leicester College
Welford Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 3,837 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leicester South Fields College
Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 3,837 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Regent College
Regent Road , LE1 7LW
- not rated 4,110 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenacres School
Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN
- not rated 593 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Piper Way School
Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN
- not rated 593 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Gate School
Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG
3out of 4 698 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Emily Fortey School
Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG
- not rated 698 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
Western Park School
Western Park , Hinckley Road LE3 6HX
- not rated 1,120 yd Community 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
Parks Pantry Lunch Club And Food BankNew Parks Centre Library, 321 Aikman Avenue519 yd
Team Hub CafeNew Parks Community Centre, St Oswald Road600 yd
Cassbar SnackbarNew Parks Social Club, Battersbee Road786 yd
Stokeswood Allotments Wednesday Breakfast ClubAllotments, Stokes Drive893 yd
The Lodge Tea And Coffee HouseGilroes Lodge, Gilroes Cemetery1,002 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
New Parks Social ClubBattersbee Road, Leicester786 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bonney Fish & Chips56 Bonney Road, Leicester489 yd
Number One65 Keightley Road, Leicester883 yd
Angelo's Chippery4 Musson Road, Leicester947 yd
Bucks 2 Chippy155 Stephenson Drive, Leicester970 yd
New Mandarin Chef158 Beatrice Road, Leicester994 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-operative Supermarket277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester519 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
New Parks Club
AIKMAN AVENUE
grass pitches417 yd
West Gate School
WEST GATE SCHOOL WEST GATE SCHOOL GLENFIELD ROAD
swimming pool506 yd
New College Leicester
GLENFIELD ROAD
artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches524 yd
Westgates
GLENFIELD ROAD
grass pitches542 yd
New Parks Leisure Centre
ST. OSWALDS ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool591 yd
Stokes Wood Primary School
BLACKETT AVENUE
grass pitches734 yd
Western Park School (Closed)
Western Park
822 yd
Westfields Tennis Club
21A 21A EASTFIELD ROAD
tennis courts1,031 yd
Western Park
WESTERN PARK HOUSE WESTERN PARK HOUSE WESTERN PARK
grass pitches, tennis courts1,063 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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed114.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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