Lane Close is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8FL 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 Lane Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 8FU, LE3 8FE, LE3 8FB, LE3 8FN, LE3 8FG, LE3 8FR, LE3 8FT, LE3 8FQ, LE3 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 8FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.3% | 26% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 50% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 41.8% | 41.5% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 29.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 20.9% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 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 | 31.2% | 24.1% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 13.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 29.5% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.1% | 78.7% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 92.2% | 85.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 85.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.3% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lane Close was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lane Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 117th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Lane Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-10-11 | £315,906 |
| 4 Lane Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-10-27 | £242,417 |
| 4 Lane Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2021-07-19 | £216,455 |
| 3 Lane Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2018-05-16 | £141,971 |
| 7 Lane Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2017-03-07 | £239,087 |
LE3 8FL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8FL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 2,340 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 | 665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Primary School Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Junior School Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Newton's School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Herewoode Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe Community College Hamelin Road , Braunstone LE3 1JN | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,405 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,436 yd | Further education | 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 | 980 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sameeha Modern Indian Dining | 82 Faire Road, Glenfield | 638 yd | |
| The Country Kitchen Cafe | 23 Stamford Street, Glenfield | 684 yd | |
| Chef's Flavour | Sumi Heights, 58 - 60 Station Road | 901 yd | |
| Shant Restaurant | 60-62 Station Road, Glenfield | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head | Nags Head, 18 Station Road | 859 yd | |
| The Forge Inn | 21 Main Street, Glenfield | 951 yd | |
| Shoemaker | The Shoemaker, Cokayne Road | 982 yd | |
| Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 152 Station Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1 The Dominion, Dominion Road | 114 yd | |
| Lee's Kitchen | 89 Dominion Road, Glenfield | 178 yd | |
| Marine Fish Bar UK Ltd | 97 Dominion Road, Glenfield | 234 yd | |
| Golden Orient | 80 Faire Road, Glenfield | 644 yd | |
| Aquarius Fish Bar | 76 Faire Road, Glenfield | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Dominion Road, Glenfield | 125 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Road, Glenfield | 913 yd | |
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 29 - 35 Sharmon Crescent, Leicester | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Park HAYFIELD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Braunstone Frith School (Closed) Cuffling Drive | grass pitches | 828 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.