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.
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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 49% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 44% | 51% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 31.8% | 40.1% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 31.8% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 15.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 9.7% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 28.3% | 42.1% | 13.8% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 29.5% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 18% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 12.9% | 6.8% | -6.1% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.4% | 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 Levels | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 19.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.6% | 81.3% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 93.6% | 80.7% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 10.2% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 79.6% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.2% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glengarry Close was 407.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 189.5% higher than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glengarry Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 58th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 257.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Glengarry Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-02-29 | £190,913 |
| 9 Glengarry Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-12-08 | £173,190 |
| 25 Glengarry Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2020-09-04 | £317,952 |
| 19 Glengarry Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2020-02-28 | £125,747 |
| 12 Glengarry Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-01-24 | £174,382 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lodge Academy Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parks Primary School New Parks Crescent , LE3 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stokes Wood Primary School Blackett Avenue , LE3 9BX | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Junior School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,793 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 | 2,775 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 774 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks Pantry Lunch Club And Food Bank | New Parks Centre Library, 321 Aikman Avenue | 519 yd | |
| Team Hub Cafe | New Parks Community Centre, St Oswald Road | 600 yd | |
| Cassbar Snackbar | New Parks Social Club, Battersbee Road | 786 yd | |
| Stokeswood Allotments Wednesday Breakfast Club | Allotments, Stokes Drive | 893 yd | |
| The Lodge Tea And Coffee House | Gilroes Lodge, Gilroes Cemetery | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Parks Social Club | Battersbee Road, Leicester | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonney Fish & Chips | 56 Bonney Road, Leicester | 489 yd | |
| Number One | 65 Keightley Road, Leicester | 883 yd | |
| Angelo's Chippery | 4 Musson Road, Leicester | 947 yd | |
| Bucks 2 Chippy | 155 Stephenson Drive, Leicester | 970 yd | |
| New Mandarin Chef | 158 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Parks Club AIKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| West Gate School WEST GATE SCHOOL WEST GATE SCHOOL GLENFIELD ROAD | swimming pool | 506 yd |
| New College Leicester GLENFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Westgates GLENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| New Parks Leisure Centre ST. OSWALDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Stokes Wood Primary School BLACKETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Western Park School (Closed) Western Park | 822 yd | |
| Westfields Tennis Club 21A 21A EASTFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,031 yd |
| Western Park WESTERN PARK HOUSE WESTERN PARK HOUSE WESTERN PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,063 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.