Harrowgate Drive is in Birstall, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 3GL 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 Harrowgate Drive, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 3GR, LE4 3HN, LE4 3HL, LE4 3LG, LE4 3GB, LE4 3LR, LE4 3GH, LE4 3PA, LE4 3NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 3GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47% | 48.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3GL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 19.8% | 20.7% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 63% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 40.5% | 42.5% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 43.2% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 10.5% | -7.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.8% | 17.7% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 33.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 26.7% | 38% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 34.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 67.6% | 52.9% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 83.8% | 78.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 78% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.6% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 0% | -14.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.5% | 37.2% | -17.7% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 33.4% | 1.7% | 31.7% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrowgate Drive was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Birstall East & Wanlip average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harrowgate Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Harrowgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-11-02 | £196,869 |
| 82 Harrowgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2022-02-09 | £414,057 |
| 84 Harrowgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-01-26 | £352,149 |
| 84 Harrowgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-09-29 | £342,927 |
| 88 Harrowgate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-01-29 | £296,808 |
LE4 3GL 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 retired residents living in LE4 3GL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallam Fields, Birstall Long Meadow Way , Birstall LE4 3LL | - not rated | 427 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebelands Primary School Chancel Road , LE4 2WF | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School Tedworth Green , LE4 2NG | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 3,589 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 933 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 4,148 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 5,366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine Christian Bookshop | The Vine Rear Of United Reform Church, The Borough | 136 yd | |
| Brunchies | 3 Hallam Fields Road | 357 yd | |
| RT's Cafe Bistro | 1a The Meadway | 727 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 1, Leicester North Services, Loughborough Road | 807 yd | |
| The Cafe on the Corner | 97 Sibson Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Fish Bar | 53 Hallam Fields Road | 345 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | Unit 3, 121 Sibson Road | 719 yd | |
| Shishgo Mangul | 87a Sibson Road | 891 yd | |
| Ma's Cottage | 1 Hannah Parade, Stonehill Avenue | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Ashby Road, Coalville | 136 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 139 Sibson Road | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrowgate Drive KILN ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Highcliffe Primary School GREENGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Hallam Fields Primary School LONG MEADOW WAY | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| The Cedars Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 910 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 | 136.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.