Valiant Close is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8JH 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 Valiant Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 6LE, LE3 8JN, LE3 8JA, LE3 8JL, LE3 8JB, LE3 6QA, LE3 8JF, LE3 6LD, LE3 6QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 8JH 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 Valiant Close was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valiant Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 145th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Valiant Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-11-08 | £283,879 |
| 19 Valiant Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-09-23 | £257,286 |
| 20 Valiant Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2021-10-15 | £278,990 |
| 8 Valiant Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2021-06-10 | £254,973 |
| 2 Valiant Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-12-21 | £255,072 |
LE3 8JH 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 8JH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lodge Academy Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | 2out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parks Primary School New Parks Crescent , LE3 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,865 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 | 890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 3,233 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 | 4,958 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 5,001 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 | 3,707 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 | 1,712 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 4,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Hub Cafe | New Parks Community Centre, St Oswald Road | 667 yd | |
| Cassbar Snackbar | New Parks Social Club, Battersbee Road | 759 yd | |
| Sameeha Modern Indian Dining | 82 Faire Road, Glenfield | 831 yd | |
| Parks Pantry Lunch Club And Food Bank | New Parks Centre Library, 321 Aikman Avenue | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoemaker | The Shoemaker, Cokayne Road | 743 yd | |
| New Parks Social Club | Battersbee Road, Leicester | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo's Chippery | 4 Musson Road, Leicester | 304 yd | |
| Marine Fish Bar UK Ltd | 97 Dominion Road, Glenfield | 341 yd | |
| Lee's Kitchen | 89 Dominion Road, Glenfield | 397 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1 The Dominion, Dominion Road | 525 yd | |
| Number One | 65 Keightley Road, Leicester | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Dominion Road, Glenfield | 514 yd | |
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 29 - 35 Sharmon Crescent, Leicester | 780 yd | |
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Parks Leisure Centre ST. OSWALDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Braunstone Frith School (Closed) Cuffling Drive | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| New College Leicester GLENFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 766 yd |
| New Parks Club AIKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 907 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 | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.