Henson Close is in Birstall, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 3AR is located in the Birstall West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Henson Close, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 3AE, LE4 3AD, LE4 3AJ, LE4 3AY, LE4 3AW, LE4 3AF, LE4 3AL, LE4 3AG, LE4 3AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 3AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE4 3AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.8% | 25.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 62.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 53.6% | 49.4% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18% | 16.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 21.3% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 35.3% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 8.5% | 18.9% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 15.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.2% | 76.2% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 93.7% | 89.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 89.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 15.4% | 1.7% | 13.7% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henson Close was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Birstall East & Wanlip average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Henson Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip and the 101st lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Henson Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-09-30 | £273,652 |
| 10 Henson Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-07-15 | £268,212 |
| 36 Henson Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-05-06 | £299,473 |
| 34 Henson Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-28 | £332,009 |
| 20 Henson Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-05-30 | £303,971 |
LE4 3AR 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School Tedworth Green , LE4 2NG | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School Tedworth Green , LE4 2NG | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4JU | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stonehill High School Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longslade Community College Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead School Melton Road , LE4 7AN | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,257 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,343 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 5,085 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Other independent 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 Cafe on the Corner | 97 Sibson Road | 941 yd | |
| Twenty 1 Restaurant Bar And Grill | Greenacres, 7 The Sidings | 1,009 yd | |
| Olive Catering At Samworth Ashton Green | Bradgate Bakery, 5 Bennion Road | 1,013 yd | |
| RT's Cafe Bistro | 1a The Meadway | 1,020 yd | |
| Trelleborg | 1 Hoods Close, Leicester | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Plough | 18 Front Street | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John Pizza | Unit 3, 121 Sibson Road | 941 yd | |
| Shishgo Mangul | 87a Sibson Road | 941 yd | |
| Tom’s Kitchen | 7 Sibson Road | 956 yd | |
| Aroma Spice | 17 Sibson Road | 956 yd | |
| Birstall Fisheries | 1 Sibson Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 139 Sibson Road | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birstall Golf Club STATION ROAD | golf | 520 yd |
| Highcliffe Primary School GREENGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Mowmacre Sports Ground MOWMACRE SPORTS GROUND MOWMACRE SPORTS GROUND THURCASTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| School Lane Fields THE PADDOCK THE PADDOCK SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Birstall Social Club WANLIP LANE | 1,050 yd | |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School TEDWORTH GREEN | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Co-Op Sports & Social Club BIRSTALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,090 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.