Cedar Close is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8HH 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 Cedar Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 8HA, LE3 8PQ, LE3 8EH, LE3 8EJ, LE3 8PU, LE3 8HF, LE3 9LG, LE3 9LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE3 8HH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47% | 48.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 53% | 51.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE3 8HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 28.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 60.1% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 56.3% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 30.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 15.9% | 18.8% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 6.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 41.6% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 11.6% | 28.6% | 17.0% | 3.1% | 25.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 78.6% | 57.7% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 89.9% | 83.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 83.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 13.4% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.8% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Hindu | 19.8% | 1.7% | 18.1% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Close was 178.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.7% higher than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedar Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 12th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cedar Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-07-20 | £411,646 |
| 3 Cedar Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-05-05 | £446,441 |
| 11 Cedar Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-10-11 | £339,310 |
| 1 Cedar Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-02-26 | £566,645 |
| 10 Cedar Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2009-07-09 | £444,308 |
LE3 8HH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE3 8HH 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Lodge Academy Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buswells Lodge Primary School Beauville Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0PT | 2out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stokes Wood Primary School Blackett Avenue , LE3 9BX | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,355 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,141 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,400 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,241 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 3,507 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 4,354 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 | 682 yd | |
| Cassbar Snackbar | New Parks Social Club, Battersbee Road | 714 yd | |
| Parks Pantry Lunch Club And Food Bank | New Parks Centre Library, 321 Aikman Avenue | 948 yd | |
| The Lodge Tea And Coffee House | Gilroes Lodge, Gilroes Cemetery | 1,002 yd | |
| Team Hub Cafe | New Parks Community Centre, St Oswald Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Parks Social Club | Battersbee Road, Leicester | 714 yd | |
| Gynsills Farm | The Gynsills, Leicester Road | 744 yd | |
| Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 152 Station Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number One | 65 Keightley Road, Leicester | 605 yd | |
| Aquarius Fish Bar | 76 Faire Road, Glenfield | 676 yd | |
| Golden Orient | 80 Faire Road, Glenfield | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| County Hall Sports Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| County Hall Sports Ground Leicester Road | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| New Parks Club AIKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,074 yd |
| New Parks Leisure Centre ST. OSWALDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.