Overview of LE3 8AX

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Carlton Court is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8AX is located in the Glenfield Faire electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Carlton Court, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE3 8FG, LE3 8FB, LE3 8AL, LE3 8FT, LE3 8AH, LE3 8FE, LE3 8FP, LE3 8HX, LE3 8FL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 8AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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)
Female48.9%49.5%0.6% 51.0% -1.5%
Male51.1%50.5%-0.6% 49.0% 1.5%

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 8AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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)
Single25.4%28.9%3.5% 37.9% -9.0%
Married: Opposite sex57.3%53.6%-3.7% 44.2% 9.4%
Separated1.5%0.7%-0.8% 2.2% -1.5%
Divorced5.8%7.9%2.1% 9.1% -1.2%
Widowed10%8.9%-1.1% 6.1% 2.8%

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 health46.8%43.3%-3.5% 48.4% -5.1%
Good health36.8%35.8%-1.0% 33.6% 2.2%
Fair health9.7%14%4.3% 12.7% 1.3%
Bad health5.5%5.6%0.1% 4.0% 1.6%
Very bad health1.2%1.2%0.0% 1.2% 0.0%

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 20.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications33.8%25.9%-7.9% 18.2% 7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.2%13.5%-2.7% 9.6% 3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.8%12.4%-1.4% 13.4% -1.0%
Apprenticeship6.2%7.4%1.2% 5.3% 2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.6%16.7%7.1% 16.9% -0.2%
Degree or Similar16.5%20.9%4.4% 33.8% -12.9%
Other3.8%3.2%-0.6% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian1.5%3.7%2.2% 3.1% 0.6%
Pakistani0%1.9%1.9% 2.7% -0.8%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.2%1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
White97.6%92.9%-4.7% 81.4% 11.5%
Arab0.3%0%-0.3% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.4%92.2%-4.2% 83.2% 9.0%
European Union1.5%2.8%1.3% 6.1% -3.3%
Africa0.6%1.6%1.0% 2.7% -1.1%
Middle East and Asia1.2%3.1%1.9% 5.6% -2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.3% -1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK94.5%92.2%-2.3% 83.2% 9.0%
10+ Years0%7.2%7.2% 9.8% -2.6%
5-10 Years0%0.6%0.6% 2.9% -2.3%
2-5 Years0.3%0%-0.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years5.2%0%-5.2% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83.5% 76.7% 6.8%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Poland1.9% 1.3% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held14% 13.5% 0.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37.2% 37.2% 0.0%
Christian52.5% 46.2% 6.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu2.5% 1.7% 0.8%
Sikh1.3% 0.9% 0.4%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.9% 6.0% -0.1%

Safety

Is Carlton Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Court was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Carlton Court has the 5th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 28th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.



🔎 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. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,400
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LE3 8AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Carlton Court are based on 9 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 Carlton Court, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE3 8AX

Average Price
£347,758
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£347,758
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Carlton Court

Average Price
£342,390
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£342,390
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Carlton CourtStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 Carlton Court, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£153,0002012-03-02 £278,131
3 Carlton Court, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£170,0002006-09-15 £303,506
3 Carlton Court, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£133,5002002-12-06 £333,083
4 Carlton Court, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002002-12-06 £374,250
4 Carlton Court, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, a newly built property
£79,9501997-05-16 £400,955
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE3 8AX

Employment

LE3 8AX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LE3 8AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired104
Full-Time Employee90
Part-Time Employee27
Student (economically inactive)15
Self-Employed14
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Looking after home or family9
Unemployed8
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Construction26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Human health and social work activities23
Education19
Manufacturing15
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Financial and insurance activities6
Administrative and support service activities6
Transport and storage6
Accommodation and food service activities4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Other2
Information and communication1
Real estate activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Glenfield Primary School
Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL
3out of 4 581 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Hall School
Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ
3out of 4 1,006 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF
2out of 4 1,014 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Forest Lodge Academy
Charnor Road , LE3 6LH
3out of 4 1,095 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Parks Primary School
New Parks Crescent , LE3 9NZ
4out of 4 2,292 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New College Leicester
Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN
3out of 4 1,400 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ
3out of 4 2,812 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Beaumont Leys School
Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL
3out of 4 2,858 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP
4out of 4 3,004 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Babington Academy
Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ
4out of 4 3,278 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Avanti Fields School
21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX
- not rated 4,256 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Gate School
Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG
1out of 4 2,253 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Emmanuel Christian School
The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP
- not rated 2,711 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Wolfdale School
CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP
- not rated 3,261 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cherryleas Assessment Centre
Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU
- not rated 3,538 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
De Montfort University
The Gateway , LE1 9BH
- not rated 4,635 yd Higher education institutions 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
Sameeha Modern Indian Dining82 Faire Road, Glenfield445 yd
The Country Kitchen Cafe23 Stamford Street, Glenfield694 yd
Chef's FlavourSumi Heights, 58 - 60 Station Road831 yd
Shant Restaurant60-62 Station Road, Glenfield831 yd
Cassbar SnackbarNew Parks Social Club, Battersbee Road1,060 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Nags HeadNags Head, 18 Station Road814 yd
Railway InnThe Railway Inn, 152 Station Road900 yd
The Forge Inn21 Main Street, Glenfield954 yd
New Parks Social ClubBattersbee Road, Leicester1,060 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Domino's PizzaUnit 1 The Dominion, Dominion Road92 yd
Lee's Kitchen89 Dominion Road, Glenfield195 yd
Marine Fish Bar UK Ltd97 Dominion Road, Glenfield232 yd
Golden Orient80 Faire Road, Glenfield452 yd
Aquarius Fish Bar76 Faire Road, Glenfield468 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoDominion Road, Glenfield88 yd
MorrisonsStation Road, Glenfield856 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ellis Park
HAYFIELD CLOSE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches732 yd
Braunstone Frith School (Closed)
Cuffling Drive
grass pitches978 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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

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%

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