West Street is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8DT 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 West Street, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 8BR, LE3 8BU, LE3 8BF, LE3 8BB, LE3 8BQ, LE3 8PB, LE3 8BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 8DT 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 8DT, 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 West Street was 563.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 613.3% higher than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
West Street has the highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 2nd highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3A West Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2021-03-01 | £332,385 |
| 41 West Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £231,393 | 2020-10-19 | £273,640 |
| Anglo House, 3A West Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-10-11 | £342,756 |
| 7 West Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2017-08-25 | £155,401 |
| 3 West Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-05-24 | £165,271 |
LE3 8DT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Glebe Road , Groby LE6 0GT | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Lodge Academy Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,257 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | 4out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,186 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 4,457 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 5,458 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 267 yd | |
| Shant Restaurant | 60-62 Station Road, Glenfield | 267 yd | |
| The Country Kitchen Cafe | 23 Stamford Street, Glenfield | 631 yd | |
| Sameeha Modern Indian Dining | 82 Faire Road, Glenfield | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 152 Station Road | 164 yd | |
| The Nags Head | Nags Head, 18 Station Road | 380 yd | |
| The Forge Inn | 21 Main Street, Glenfield | 578 yd | |
| Gynsills Farm | The Gynsills, Leicester Road | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield House | 21 Stamford Street, Glenfield | 626 yd | |
| Aquarius Fish Bar | 76 Faire Road, Glenfield | 728 yd | |
| Golden Orient | 80 Faire Road, Glenfield | 740 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1 The Dominion, Dominion Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Station Road, Glenfield | 314 yd | |
| Tesco | Dominion Road, Glenfield | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Sports Ground GLENFIELD SPORTS GROUND GLENFIELD SPORTS GROUND GYNSILL LANE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Ellis Park HAYFIELD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 865 yd |
| County Hall Sports Ground Leicester Road | grass pitches | 960 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.