Pitchens Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 1AH is located in the Beaumont Leys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pitchens Close, Leicester, LE4 1AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 1AG, LE4 1AD, LE4 1AE, LE4 1AF, LE4 1AJ, LE4 1AS, LE4 1AT, LE4 1AB, LE4 1AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 1AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE4 1AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.2% | 52.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 32.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 51.1% | 49.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 30.2% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 14% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around LE4 1AH this area, 33.4% 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 33.4% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 18% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 11.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 15.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 13% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 74.9% | 61.6% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 83.2% | 76.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 10.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 83% | 75.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 17.7% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.1% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pitchens Close was 227.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pitchens Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 134th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Pitchens Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,158 | 2023-11-08 | £109,660 |
| 73 Pitchens Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-04-29 | £147,077 |
| 52 Pitchens Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-01-29 | £141,400 |
| 46 Pitchens Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2020-02-14 | £204,868 |
| 49 Pitchens Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-02-08 | £195,616 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherbrook Primary Academy Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | 2out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Primary School Latimer Street , Anstey LE7 7AW | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buswells Lodge Primary School Beauville Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0PT | 2out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES | 2out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 3,846 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 4,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 4,595 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 4,935 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Direct | Mettler Toledo, 64 Boston Road | 362 yd | |
| Beaumont Park FC | Beaumont Park Football Foundation P, 500 Bennion Road | 561 yd | |
| McDonalds | 10 - 12 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 696 yd | |
| Wow Bubbles | 25 Beaumont Way, Leicester | 698 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Bingo Club, 100 Beaumont Way | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynsill Lawn Tennis Club | Gorse Hill | 576 yd | |
| Keepers Lodge | The Keepers Lodge, 1 Fletcher Mall | 700 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 2 Leicester Road | 965 yd | |
| The Stadon Club | 62a Bradgate Road | 1,064 yd | |
| The Old Hare & Hounds | 34 Bradgate Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish And Chips | 6 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 696 yd | |
| Subway | 4 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 696 yd | |
| Greggs | 14 - 16 Bradgate Mall, Leicester | 765 yd | |
| Passage To India | 1 Cropston Road | 894 yd | |
| Chequers Express | 2 Cropston Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Beaumont Shopping Centre, Beaumont Way | 477 yd | |
| Iceland | 17 Fletcher Mall, Leicester | 700 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, 1 Bradgate Mall | 786 yd | |
| QD | 3-5 Cropston Road | 888 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 17-25 Cropston Road | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heatherbrook Primary School ASTILL LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Gynsill Lawn Tennis Club GYNSILL CLOSE | tennis courts | 474 yd |
| Beaumont Park Bennion Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Leicester Leys Leisure Centre BEAUMONT WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Anstey Nomads Fc CROPSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 978 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 | 166.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.