Harrison Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8EY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE3 8EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.7%	53.9%	-1.8%	51.0%	2.9%
Male	44.3%	46.1%	1.8%	49.0%	-2.9%

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 area around LE3 8EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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	33.8%	45.1%	11.3%	37.9%	7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	43%	28.4%	-14.6%	44.2%	-15.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Separated	5.3%	2.5%	-2.8%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	9.2%	8.3%	-0.9%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	8.7%	14.2%	5.5%	6.1%	8.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.3%	35.8%	-1.5%	48.4%	-12.6%
Good health	34.5%	37%	2.5%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	18.4%	17.5%	-0.9%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	9.4%	8.6%	-0.8%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	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.

In the area around LE3 8EY this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.5%	29.8%	-13.7%	18.2%	11.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	12.2%	-0.4%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	12.7%	-2.3%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	8.3%	4.4%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	15.6%	6.4%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	11.6%	19.5%	7.9%	33.8%	-14.3%
Other	4.3%	2%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0.8%	3.9%	3.1%	3.1%	0.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	2.5%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
White	96.5%	88.4%	-8.1%	81.4%	7.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.3% 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	95.7%	87.3%	-8.4%	83.2%	4.1%
European Union	2%	6.9%	4.9%	6.1%	0.8%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.7%	2.3%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	88.3%	-6.6%	83.2%	5.1%
10+ Years	0%	7.4%	7.4%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	0%	2%	2.0%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	2%	1.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0.4%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.6%	76.7%	-12.1%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	28.7%	13.5%	15.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.7%	37.2%	14.5%
Christian	36.7%	46.2%	-9.5%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	3.9%	1.7%	2.2%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Harrison Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrison Close was 154.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.2% higher than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Harrison Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 17th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Blaby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

🔎 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 8EY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Harrison Close are based on 125 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 Harrison Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8EY

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE3 8EY

Average Price
£199,165

Semi-Detached
£202,292

Terraced
£227,957

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£79,305

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Harrison Close

Average Price
£341,025

Semi-Detached
£277,805

Terraced
£227,730

Detached
£545,186

Flats/Maisonettes
£111,515

Other
£579,885

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Harrison CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Harrison Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£233,000	2024-12-11	£233,000
31 Harrison Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-02-16	£215,750
36 Harrison Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2021-12-02	£124,602
51 Harrison Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2021-02-05	£271,226
35 Harrison Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2018-10-05	£208,333

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE3 8EY

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	56
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	33
Looking after home or family	15
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Other	10
Unemployed	9
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	15
Manufacturing	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Education	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN	- not rated	2,639 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL	3out of 4	403 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL	- not rated	403 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Braunstone Frith Primary School Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF	- not rated	950 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF	3out of 4	950 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Braunstone Frith Junior School Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF	- not rated	979 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Parks Community College Greencoat Road , LE3 6RN	- not rated	1,470 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alderman Newton's School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN	- not rated	1,593 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Herewoode Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN	3out of 4	1,638 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New College Leicester Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN	- not rated	1,638 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wycliffe Community College Hamelin Road , Braunstone LE3 1JN	- not rated	2,598 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA	- not rated	5,319 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,239 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN	- not rated	1,593 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN	- not rated	1,593 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF	- not rated	2,093 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG	3out of 4	2,446 yd	Foundation special school	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	Distance
The Country Kitchen Cafe	23 Stamford Street, Glenfield	447 yd
Chef's Flavour	Sumi Heights, 58 - 60 Station Road	750 yd
Shant Restaurant	60-62 Station Road, Glenfield	750 yd
Sameeha Modern Indian Dining	82 Faire Road, Glenfield	759 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Nags Head	Nags Head, 18 Station Road	676 yd
The Forge Inn	21 Main Street, Glenfield	705 yd
Railway Inn	The Railway Inn, 152 Station Road	963 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1 The Dominion, Dominion Road	381 yd
Glenfield House	21 Stamford Street, Glenfield	453 yd
Lee's Kitchen	89 Dominion Road, Glenfield	480 yd
Marine Fish Bar UK Ltd	97 Dominion Road, Glenfield	536 yd
Golden Orient	80 Faire Road, Glenfield	763 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Dominion Road, Glenfield		394 yd
Morrisons	Station Road, Glenfield		741 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ellis Park HAYFIELD CLOSE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	362 yd
Braunstone Frith School (Closed) Cuffling Drive	grass pitches	981 yd

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	72.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	163.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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