Laurel Close is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8AW is located in the Glenfield Faire electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laurel Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 6QS, LE3 8AP, LE3 8AJ, LE3 6QY, LE3 6QX, LE3 6QW, LE3 9LB, LE3 8AN, LE3 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 8AW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49% | 48.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51% | 51.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 20.2% | 27.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 48.3% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 14.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 34.1% | 43.2% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 37.3% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 14% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 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.
In the area around LE3 8AW this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.4% | 30.2% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11.8% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 12.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 25.6% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 4.8% | -5.0% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 86.7% | 79.2% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 86.7% | 79.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 79.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 2% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Close was 200.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.4% higher than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Laurel Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 11th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Laurel Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2015-12-17 | £318,161 |
| 4 Laurel Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £233,500 | 2009-05-28 | £459,543 |
| 4 Laurel Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2003-08-21 | £484,313 |
| 4 Laurel Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £83,500 | 1997-12-05 | £392,052 |
LE3 8AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lodge Community Primary School Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | - not rated | 424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Lodge Academy Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Junior School Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Parks Community College Greencoat Road , LE3 6RN | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herewoode Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 780 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Newton's School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 4,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 5,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 815 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 815 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 | 878 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassbar Snackbar | New Parks Social Club, Battersbee Road | 478 yd | |
| Team Hub Cafe | New Parks Community Centre, St Oswald Road | 576 yd | |
| Sameeha Modern Indian Dining | 82 Faire Road, Glenfield | 616 yd | |
| Parks Pantry Lunch Club And Food Bank | New Parks Centre Library, 321 Aikman Avenue | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Parks Social Club | Battersbee Road, Leicester | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number One | 65 Keightley Road, Leicester | 464 yd | |
| Angelo's Chippery | 4 Musson Road, Leicester | 467 yd | |
| Marine Fish Bar UK Ltd | 97 Dominion Road, Glenfield | 513 yd | |
| Lee's Kitchen | 89 Dominion Road, Glenfield | 557 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1 The Dominion, Dominion Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Dominion Road, Glenfield | 609 yd | |
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Parks Leisure Centre ST. OSWALDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| New Parks Club AIKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| New College Leicester GLENFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 820 yd |
| County Hall Sports Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.