Meadowcroft Close is in Glenfield, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE3 8QX is located in the Glenfield Ellis electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadowcroft Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 8RS, LE3 8SF, LE3 8QR, LE3 8QW, LE3 8RR, LE3 8RY, LE3 8SG, LE3 8RH, LE3 8QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 8QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 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 | 32.8% | 33.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 51.7% | 52.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 14.3% | 14.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 17.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 19.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 35.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 13.8% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 14.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.4% | 67.8% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 87.3% | 77.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 78% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 1.5% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowcroft Close was 7.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% lower than the Glenfield Ellis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadowcroft Close has the lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Glenfield Ellis and the 5th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Meadowcroft Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2025-02-07 | £224,547 |
| 5 Meadowcroft Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-17 | £204,234 |
| 4 Meadowcroft Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-02-26 | £197,733 |
| 27 Meadowcroft Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2024-01-18 | £279,643 |
| 24 Meadowcroft Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-09-15 | £223,307 |
LE3 8QX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE3 8QX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Primary School Stamford Street , Glenfield LE3 8DL | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Cuffling Drive , LE3 6NF | 2out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Lodge Academy Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Jane Grey Primary School Wolsey Close , Groby LE6 0ZA | 4out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,020 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | 4out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winstanley School Kingsway North , LE3 3BD | 2out of 4 | 3,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 3,614 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,688 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 | 2,787 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 3,758 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 4,000 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD | 3out of 4 | 5,148 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 Country Kitchen Cafe | 23 Stamford Street, Glenfield | 546 yd | |
| Chef's Flavour | Sumi Heights, 58 - 60 Station Road | 909 yd | |
| Shant Restaurant | 60-62 Station Road, Glenfield | 909 yd | |
| Sameeha Modern Indian Dining | 82 Faire Road, Glenfield | 1,084 yd | |
| The Mill Lane Cafe | Units 3 4 And 5, Mill Lane Industrial Estate | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Inn | 21 Main Street, Glenfield | 725 yd | |
| The Nags Head | Nags Head, 18 Station Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield House | 21 Stamford Street, Glenfield | 552 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1 The Dominion, Dominion Road | 700 yd | |
| Lee's Kitchen | 89 Dominion Road, Glenfield | 775 yd | |
| Marine Fish Bar UK Ltd | 97 Dominion Road, Glenfield | 828 yd | |
| Golden Orient | 80 Faire Road, Glenfield | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Dominion Road, Glenfield | 713 yd | |
| Morrisons | Station Road, Glenfield | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Park HAYFIELD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Western Golf Course (Closed) Scudamore Road | golf | 889 yd |
| Braunstone Frith School (Closed) Cuffling Drive | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.