Stephenson Court is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8BX is located in the Glenfield Ellis electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stephenson Court, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 8BY, LE3 8PY, LE3 8BE, LE3 8EN, LE3 8GT, LE3 8PB, LE3 8GS, LE3 8EL, LE3 8PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 8BX is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 47.6% | 46.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 53.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 31.7% | 39% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 27.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 18.8% | 21.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| Widowed | 17.8% | 9.5% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 21% | 16% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -32.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 41.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 26.7% | 27.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 14.7% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
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.
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 23.5% | -22.0% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 19.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 11.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 19.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 93.3% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 90.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 90.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stephenson Court was 130.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% higher than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stephenson Court has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 25th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Stephenson Court, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2023-03-02 | £137,645 |
| 15 Stephenson Court, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2022-01-28 | £133,639 |
| 20 Stephenson Court, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2021-03-19 | £111,460 |
| 28 Stephenson Court, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2020-06-30 | £144,235 |
| 28 Stephenson Court, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-05-11 | £128,860 |
LE3 8BX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE3 8BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Lodge Community Primary School Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,725 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herewoode Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Newton's School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Community 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 | 5,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 1,402 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 | 1,876 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's Flavour | Sumi Heights, 58 - 60 Station Road | 512 yd | |
| Shant Restaurant | 60-62 Station Road, Glenfield | 512 yd | |
| Sameeha Modern Indian Dining | 82 Faire Road, Glenfield | 513 yd | |
| The Country Kitchen Cafe | 23 Stamford Street, Glenfield | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 152 Station Road | 207 yd | |
| The Nags Head | Nags Head, 18 Station Road | 622 yd | |
| Gynsills Farm | The Gynsills, Leicester Road | 652 yd | |
| The Forge Inn | 21 Main Street, Glenfield | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius Fish Bar | 76 Faire Road, Glenfield | 488 yd | |
| Golden Orient | 80 Faire Road, Glenfield | 505 yd | |
| Glenfield House | 21 Stamford Street, Glenfield | 808 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1 The Dominion, Dominion Road | 975 yd | |
| Lee's Kitchen | 89 Dominion Road, Glenfield | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Station Road, Glenfield | 578 yd | |
| Tesco | Dominion Road, Glenfield | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| County Hall Sports Ground Leicester Road | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Glenfield Sports Ground GLENFIELD SPORTS GROUND GLENFIELD SPORTS GROUND GYNSILL LANE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| County Hall Sports Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Ellis Park HAYFIELD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.