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Greystoke Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 2FR is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Greystoke Close, Leicester, LE4 2FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE4 2TT, LE4 2FQ, LE4 2FP, LE4 2TP, LE4 2FN, LE4 2FH, LE4 2FS, LE4 2FL, LE4 2EX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 2FR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.8%51.5%1.7% 51.0% 0.5%
Male50.2%48.5%-1.7% 49.0% -0.5%

Partnership Status

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 2FR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single51.2%48.3%-2.9% 37.9% 10.4%
Married: Opposite sex30.8%31.8%1.0% 44.2% -12.4%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Separated3.3%3.3%0.0% 2.2% 1.1%
Divorced9.5%13.7%4.2% 9.1% 4.6%
Widowed5.2%1.9%-3.3% 6.1% -4.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health33.7%32.3%-1.4% 48.4% -16.1%
Good health41.4%40.2%-1.2% 33.6% 6.6%
Fair health16.9%14.3%-2.6% 12.7% 1.6%
Bad health5.7%9%3.3% 4.0% 5.0%
Very bad health2.3%4.1%1.8% 1.2% 2.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 19.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications29.9%22.9%-7.0% 18.2% 4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22.3%21%-1.3% 9.6% 11.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.1%13.8%-3.3% 13.4% 0.4%
Apprenticeship3.8%7.1%3.3% 5.3% 1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.1%11%3.9% 16.9% -5.9%
Degree or Similar13.3%19.5%6.2% 33.8% -14.3%
Other6.6%4.8%-1.8% 2.8% 2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian3.8%9%5.2% 3.1% 5.9%
Pakistani1.5%0%-1.5% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian2.3%1.9%-0.4% 1.6% 0.3%
Black African9.2%12.4%3.2% 2.5% 9.9%
Black Caribbean1.1%0.7%-0.4% 1.0% -0.3%
Other Black2.3%3%0.7% 0.5% 2.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%1.9%1.1% 0.8% 1.1%
Mixed White and African1.5%2.2%0.7% 0.4% 1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.7%0%-2.7% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.4%2.2%1.8% 0.8% 1.4%
White73.6%61.4%-12.2% 81.4% -20.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Other0.8%4.9%4.1% 1.6% 3.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.1%69.7%-10.4% 83.2% -13.5%
European Union5%11.7%6.7% 6.1% 5.6%
Rest of Europe0%1.1%1.1% 0.8% 0.3%
Africa8.4%10.2%1.8% 2.7% 7.5%
Middle East and Asia4.6%6.4%1.8% 5.6% 0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.5%0.4%-1.1% 1.3% -0.9%
Oceania0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK79.3%69.2%-10.1% 83.2% -14.0%
10+ Years0.8%19.9%19.1% 9.8% 10.1%
5-10 Years2.7%4.5%1.8% 2.9% 1.6%
2-5 Years10%3.8%-6.2% 2.2% 1.6%
Less than 2 years7.3%2.6%-4.7% 1.9% 0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.6% 76.7% -15.1%
France1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Portugal1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Poland4.2% 1.3% 2.9%
Romania0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other EU countries4.9% 1.5% 3.4%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Middle East0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held22.1% 13.5% 8.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.8% 37.2% -2.4%
Christian41.3% 46.2% -4.9%
Hindu4.5% 1.7% 2.8%
Jewish0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim12.1% 6.5% 5.6%
Sikh1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered4.5% 6.0% -1.5%

Safety

Is Greystoke Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greystoke Close was 157.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Greystoke Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 235th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£30,800
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LE4 2FR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Greystoke Close are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Greystoke Close, Leicester, LE4 2FR

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE4 2FR

Average Price
£164,260
Semi-Detached
£173,458
Terraced
£162,901
Detached
£152,656
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Greystoke Close

Average Price
£159,320
Semi-Detached
£179,415
Terraced
£155,959
Detached
£156,094
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Greystoke CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 Greystoke Close, Leicester, Leicester
Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002022-09-20 £156,094
5 Greystoke Close, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£97,5002018-03-16 £143,929
4 Greystoke Close, Leicester, Leicester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£110,0002015-11-13 £192,218
2 Greystoke Close, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£110,0002015-08-26 £194,017
6 Greystoke Close, Leicester, Leicester
Terraced, an established residential building
£84,9502014-01-14 £163,353
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE4 2FR

Employment

LE4 2FR 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 student residents living in LE4 2FR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee56
Part-Time Employee32
Long-Term Sick or disabled30
Student (economically inactive)21
Retired19
Looking after home or family16
Other13
Self-Employed12
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Manufacturing17
Transport and storage10
Administrative and support service activities7
Accommodation and food service activities7
Education5
Other5
Financial and insurance activities3
Information and communication2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Construction2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wolsey House Primary School
Beaumont Leys Lane , LE4 2BB
3out of 4 362 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodstock Primary Academy
Hattern Avenue , LE4 2GZ
3out of 4 425 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School
Thurcaston Road , LE4 5PG
3out of 4 665 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Mowmacre Hill Primary School
Tedworth Green , LE4 2NG
3out of 4 985 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Barley Croft Primary School
Malham Close , Beaumont Leys LE4 0UT
3out of 4 1,425 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Babington Academy
Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ
4out of 4 1,517 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Beaumont Leys School
Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL
3out of 4 1,801 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ
3out of 4 2,022 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Rushey Mead Academy
Melton Road , LE4 7AN
4out of 4 2,075 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Soar Valley College
Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY
4out of 4 2,442 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL
- not rated 3,883 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Leicester College
Welford Road , LE2 7LW
- not rated 4,775 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gateway Sixth Form College
Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA
- not rated 5,014 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
WQE and Regent College Group
University Road , LE1 7RJ
- not rated 5,301 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Avanti Fields School
21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX
- not rated 4,512 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Darul Uloom Leicester
119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN
- not rated 1,499 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
ALP Leicester
Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG
- not rated 3,206 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mulberry School
St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW
- not rated 3,379 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
De Montfort University
The Gateway , LE1 9BH
- not rated 3,661 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wolfdale School
CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP
- not rated 3,707 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
McDonaldsMcdonalds Restaurant, 521 Abbey Lane405 yd
Ron's Cafe337 Abbey Lane, Leicester438 yd
The Broadway Bar And GrillBroadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane602 yd
Twenty 1 Restaurant Bar And GrillGreenacres, 7 The Sidings644 yd
F\&S Deli Express204 Abbey Lane, Leicester868 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Belgrave Bowling ClubBelgrave Bowling Club, Thurcaston Road462 yd
Belgrave Rugby Football ClubBelgrave Rugby Football Club, Thurcaston Road462 yd
The Tom Hoskins131 Beaumanor Road, Leicester477 yd
The Talbot InnTalbot Inn, 4 Thurcaston Road583 yd
The BroadwayBroadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane602 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Jolly Fryer20 Marwood Road, Leicester352 yd
Bodrum Fish & Chips413 Abbey Lane, Leicester438 yd
Pizza Palace317 Abbey Lane, Leicester438 yd
Greggs285 Abbey Lane, Leicester523 yd
Domino's Pizza13 Belgrave Boulevard, Leicester567 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl227 Loughborough Road, Leicester970 yd
Tesco Express12 - 14 Bewcastle Grove, Leicester1,032 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Belgrave Pasture
BELGRAVE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB BELGRAVE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB THURCASTON ROAD
grass pitches471 yd
Mowmacre Sports Ground
MOWMACRE SPORTS GROUND MOWMACRE SPORTS GROUND THURCASTON ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts1,019 yd
Mowmacre Hill Primary School
TEDWORTH GREEN
grass pitches1,078 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed136.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.