Faire Road is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8EE 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 Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 8EA, LE3 8HG, LE3 8HL, LE3 8HE, LE3 8EP, LE3 8GX, LE3 8EL, LE3 8EF, LE3 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 8EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.1% | 32.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 50.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 40.9% | 45.8% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 35.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 15.8% | 11.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.8% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 38.1% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.1% | 84.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 92.4% | 86% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 86.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.4% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faire Road was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faire Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 90th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Faire Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-30 | £249,563 |
| 19 Faire Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-09-01 | £453,636 |
| 11 Faire Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-05-14 | £566,117 |
| 1 Faire Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £352,450 | 2019-05-01 | £445,247 |
| 9 Faire Road, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-03-18 | £421,071 |
LE3 8EE 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Lodge Academy Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | 2out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Primary School Latimer Street , Anstey LE7 7AW | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,800 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,723 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 | 2,251 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,988 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 4,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sameeha Modern Indian Dining | 82 Faire Road, Glenfield | 566 yd | |
| Chef's Flavour | Sumi Heights, 58 - 60 Station Road | 905 yd | |
| Shant Restaurant | 60-62 Station Road, Glenfield | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynsills Farm | The Gynsills, Leicester Road | 385 yd | |
| Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 152 Station Road | 612 yd | |
| The Nags Head | Nags Head, 18 Station Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius Fish Bar | 76 Faire Road, Glenfield | 543 yd | |
| Golden Orient | 80 Faire Road, Glenfield | 559 yd | |
| Number One | 65 Keightley Road, Leicester | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Station Road, Glenfield | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| County Hall Sports Ground Leicester Road | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| County Hall Sports Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Glenfield Sports Ground GLENFIELD SPORTS GROUND GLENFIELD SPORTS GROUND GYNSILL LANE | grass pitches | 701 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.