Hazel Close is in Birstall, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 4HH is located in the Birstall East & Wanlip electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hazel Close, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 4JH, LE4 4JD, LE4 4HJ, LE4 4JG, LE4 4JL, LE4 4HL, LE4 4LF, LE4 4HA, LE4 4LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 4HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.5% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.5% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 33% | 28.1% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 60.4% | 9.5% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 53.6% | 49.2% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 37.1% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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 | 20% | 16.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 14% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 25.4% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 22.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88% | 66.2% | -21.8% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 93.6% | 85.3% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 93.3% | 85.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.5% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Hindu | 24.6% | 1.7% | 22.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazel Close was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the Birstall East & Wanlip average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hazel Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Birstall East & Wanlip and the 208th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Hazel Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-12-03 | £214,413 |
| 13 Hazel Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-04-07 | £202,137 |
| 3 Hazel Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2006-09-19 | £262,546 |
| 3 Hazel Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2002-08-16 | £227,594 |
| 5 Hazel Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1999-05-14 | £276,730 |
LE4 4HH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE4 4HH 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 | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4JU | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Greengate Lane , Birstall LE4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallam Fields, Birstall Long Meadow Way , Birstall LE4 3LL | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebelands Primary School Chancel Road , LE4 2WF | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 4out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,343 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 287 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 3,465 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 4,852 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 4,857 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining Room Restaurant | 115 Wanlip Lane | 364 yd | |
| RT's Cafe Bistro | 1a The Meadway | 415 yd | |
| The Cafe on the Corner | 97 Sibson Road | 568 yd | |
| Brunchies | 3 Hallam Fields Road | 573 yd | |
| JB Kitchen | 1 Lambourne Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall United Social Football Club | Meadow Lane | 599 yd | |
| Birstall Social Club | 16-18 Wanlip Lane | 795 yd | |
| The Old Plough | 18 Front Street | 965 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion Club | 19 Front Street | 1,059 yd | |
| Earl Of Stamford | Front Street | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma's Cottage | 1 Hannah Parade, Stonehill Avenue | 445 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | Unit 3, 121 Sibson Road | 492 yd | |
| Shishgo Mangul | 87a Sibson Road | 568 yd | |
| Tom’s Kitchen | 7 Sibson Road | 776 yd | |
| Aroma Spice | 17 Sibson Road | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 139 Sibson Road | 492 yd | |
| Asda | Ashby Road, Coalville | 753 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 19 Wanlip Lane | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 446 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 1) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 2) MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Meadow Lane (Site 3) | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Riverside Academy WANLIP LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Birstall Social Club WANLIP LANE | 815 yd | |
| Highcliffe Primary School GREENGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 965 yd |
| School Lane Fields THE PADDOCK THE PADDOCK SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 1,024 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.