Glen Park Avenue is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8GH 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 Glen Park Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 8GG, LE3 8GF, LE3 8GA, LE3 8GB, LE3 8GD, LE3 8GE, LE3 8GP, LE3 8GL, LE3 8JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 8GH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.7% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 36.5% | 35.7% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 46.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 46.7% | 50.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 33.6% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 12.2% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 22.4% | 12.6% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 32.1% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 89.4% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 94.8% | 94.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 94.4% | 93.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glen Park Avenue was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glen Park Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 47th lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Glen Park Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2025-08-22 | £309,233 |
| 59 Glen Park Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-06-11 | £301,805 |
| 13 Glen Park Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-09-16 | £324,676 |
| 17 Glen Park Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £316,500 | 2022-07-29 | £320,010 |
| 59 Glen Park Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-02-07 | £237,780 |
LE3 8GH 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 3,384 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 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Glebe Road , Groby LE6 0GT | 3out of 4 | 1,464 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 | 2,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Parks Community College Greencoat Road , LE3 6RN | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's Flavour | Sumi Heights, 58 - 60 Station Road | 797 yd | |
| Shant Restaurant | 60-62 Station Road, Glenfield | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 152 Station Road | 701 yd | |
| The Nags Head | Nags Head, 18 Station Road | 877 yd | |
| The Forge Inn | 21 Main Street, Glenfield | 963 yd | |
| Gynsills Farm | The Gynsills, Leicester Road | 1,094 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Station Road, Glenfield | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Sports Ground GLENFIELD SPORTS GROUND GLENFIELD SPORTS GROUND GYNSILL LANE | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Stamford Memorial Park Off Stamford Drive | grass pitches | 904 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.