Spencer Close is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8JW is located in the Glenfield Ellis electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 2017-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spencer Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 8HW, LE3 8HS, LE3 8HT, LE3 8HR, LE3 8HJ, LE3 8GW, LE3 8GY, LE3 8FX, LE3 8FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 8JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.5% | 38.3% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 48.6% | -11.0% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 49.1% | 56.5% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 8.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.1% | 10.8% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 43% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 9.7% | 14.8% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 87.3% | 77.7% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 94.2% | 86.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 86.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.6% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Hindu | 9.2% | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Close was 49.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Spencer Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 121st highest crime rate of 288 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Spencer Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2024-05-30 | £423,578 |
| 8 Spencer Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-11-17 | £535,870 |
| 3 Spencer Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2022-08-25 | £500,936 |
| 4 Spencer Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2019-09-30 | £605,439 |
| 2 Spencer Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £395,000 | 2019-07-29 | £487,447 |
LE3 8JW 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 | 150 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 3,634 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 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Primary School Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groby Community College Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0GE | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Parks Community College Greencoat Road , LE3 6RN | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moel Llys Centre Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 9EA | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 2,951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill Lane Cafe | Units 3 4 And 5, Mill Lane Industrial Estate | 497 yd | |
| The Country Kitchen Cafe | 23 Stamford Street, Glenfield | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Inn | 21 Main Street, Glenfield | 784 yd | |
| The Nags Head | Nags Head, 18 Station Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield House | 21 Stamford Street, Glenfield | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Station Road, Glenfield | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Park HAYFIELD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 695 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.