Amhurst Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 9NA is located in the Western electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Amhurst Close, Leicester, LE3 9NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 9LZ, LE3 9PL, LE3 9PJ, LE3 9SA, LE3 9PG, LE3 9QB, LE3 9LY, LE3 9SR, LE3 9NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 9NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.3% | 3.9% | 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 | 35.9% | 37.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 46.7% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 38.1% | 42.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 38.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 14.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around LE3 9NA this area, 37.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 37.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 10.4% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 20.8% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82% | 66.9% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 69.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 69.2% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 13.7% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 69% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amhurst Close was 96.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the Beaumont Leys average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Amhurst Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Beaumont Leys and the 414th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Amhurst Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-08-01 | £182,488 |
| 5 Amhurst Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2023-04-12 | £239,668 |
| 7 Amhurst Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,500 | 2022-11-02 | £223,873 |
| 27 Amhurst Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-03-29 | £192,256 |
| 21 Amhurst Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-12-18 | £249,392 |
LE3 9NA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School Glenfield Frith Drive , Glenfield LE3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stokes Wood Primary School Blackett Avenue , LE3 9BX | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parks Primary School 1 Gillman Road , LE3 9NS | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Lodge Community Primary School Charnor Road , LE3 6LH | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Herewoode Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Parks Community College Greencoat Road , LE3 6RN | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 4,234 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 4,754 yd | Further education | 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 | 671 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emily Fortey School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Tea And Coffee House | Gilroes Lodge, Gilroes Cemetery | 168 yd | |
| Parks Pantry Lunch Club And Food Bank | New Parks Centre Library, 321 Aikman Avenue | 578 yd | |
| Cassbar Snackbar | New Parks Social Club, Battersbee Road | 689 yd | |
| Stokeswood Allotments Wednesday Breakfast Club | Allotments, Stokes Drive | 915 yd | |
| Team Hub Cafe | New Parks Community Centre, St Oswald Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathley Park | 2 Heathley Park Drive, Leicester | 568 yd | |
| New Parks Social Club | Battersbee Road, Leicester | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonney Fish & Chips | 56 Bonney Road, Leicester | 609 yd | |
| Number One | 65 Keightley Road, Leicester | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Parks Club AIKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Stokes Wood Primary School BLACKETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| County Hall Sports Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| New Parks Leisure Centre ST. OSWALDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic School ANSTEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.