Barrows Lane is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8DR is located in the Glenfield Ellis electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barrows Lane, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 8DG, LE3 8ET, LE3 8DF, LE3 8DE, LE3 8RZ, LE3 8DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 8DR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.1% | 49.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE3 8DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39% | 46.3% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.4% | 34.5% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 17.6% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 24% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 26.4% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96% | 89.3% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 96.3% | 90.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 90.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrows Lane was 536.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 628.2% higher than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Barrows Lane has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 3rd highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Motor Spares Ltd Groby Junction Barrows Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-05-29 | £252,118 |
LE3 8DR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Construction | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,306 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 | 490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Glebe Road , Groby LE6 0GT | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale High School Groby Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Parks Community College Greencoat Road , LE3 6RN | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moel Llys Centre Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 9EA | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 435 yd | |
| Shant Restaurant | 60-62 Station Road, Glenfield | 435 yd | |
| The Country Kitchen Cafe | 23 Stamford Street, Glenfield | 456 yd | |
| The Mill Lane Cafe | Units 3 4 And 5, Mill Lane Industrial Estate | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Inn | 21 Main Street, Glenfield | 189 yd | |
| The Nags Head | Nags Head, 18 Station Road | 365 yd | |
| Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 152 Station Road | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield House | 21 Stamford Street, Glenfield | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Station Road, Glenfield | 370 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Park HAYFIELD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Stamford Memorial Park Off Stamford Drive | grass pitches | 976 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.