Beagle Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 5BR is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 2012-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beagle Close, Leicester, LE4 5BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 5EL, LE4 5AR, LE4 5AB, LE4 5AL, LE4 5NU, LE4 5FH, LE4 5FJ, LE4 5BQ, LE4 5FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 5BR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5BR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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% | 32.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 53.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 43.3% | 57.5% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 28.9% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 9.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 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 5BR this area, 32% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 32% | 11.2% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 7.4% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 8.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 15.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 30.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 4.3% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 47.9% | 57.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 54.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 40% | 18.6% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -62.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 36.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 36.5% | -25.4% | 83.2% | -46.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 14% | 9.8% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 44% | 26.5% | 5.6% | 38.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.4% | 36.2% | -25.2% | 83.2% | -47.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 24.3% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 24.3% | 17.7% | 2.9% | 21.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 7.4% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.4% | 76.7% | -34.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 23.4% | 0.5% | 22.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 15.5% | 1.2% | 14.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 11.5% | 46.2% | -34.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 47.2% | 1.7% | 45.5% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beagle Close was 164.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beagle Close has the 28th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbey and the 201st highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 13 Beagle Close, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-01-26 | £128,004 |
| Flat 10 13 Beagle Close, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-07-14 | £137,710 |
| Flat 6 13 Beagle Close, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2023-06-14 | £135,205 |
| Flat 1 13 Beagle Close, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-04-25 | £138,288 |
| Flat 4 13 Beagle Close, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2021-12-17 | £141,900 |
LE4 5BR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5BR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Primary Community School 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | - not rated | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsey House Primary School Beaumont Leys Lane , LE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Junior School Brandon Street , LE4 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Thurcaston Road , LE4 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ellis Community College Corporation Road , LE4 5PW | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 2 Garland Crescent , LE3 9BN | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Leys School Anstey Lane , LE4 0FL | - not rated | 2,047 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 | 927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester South Fields College Aylestone Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,308 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Continuum School - Leicester 10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spark Vale Academy Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ihsaan Community College 1 Kamloops Crescent , LE1 2HX | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd Malabar Road , LE1 2LG | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda, 1 Exploration Drive | 117 yd | |
| Boosters Cafe | National Space Centre, Exploration Drive | 243 yd | |
| F\&S Deli Express | 204 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 446 yd | |
| The Cafe | Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Corporation Road | 462 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre | 1 Byford Way, Leicester | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Spice Bar | Gujurat Arya Community Centre, 49 Hildyard Road | 489 yd | |
| The Broadway | Broadway Hotel, 263 - 265 Abbey Lane | 651 yd | |
| Blue Peter Club | 3 - 5 Law Street, Leicester | 687 yd | |
| The Tom Hoskins | 131 Beaumanor Road, Leicester | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 285 Abbey Lane, Leicester | 780 yd | |
| Sayu Foods | 5 Roberts Road, Leicester | 799 yd | |
| DYT2 | 22A Loughborough Road, Leicester | 820 yd | |
| Hot Potato Shop | 102 Belgrave Road, Leicester | 825 yd | |
| Street Taste Co | 152 Belgrave Road, Leicester | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1 Exploration Drive, Leicester | 117 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Humphreys Way, Leicester | 532 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 Melton Road, Leicester | 1,033 yd | |
| Root Millers Superstore | 1 - 3 Herbert Avenue, Leicester | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Leicester) BYFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Abbey Park ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ABBEY PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Leicester College (Abbey Park Campus) (Closed) Painter Street | 930 yd | |
| Maher Community Centre RAVENSBRIDGE DRIVE | 946 yd | |
| Morningside Arena Leicester CHARTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Cossington Street Sports Centre COSSINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,016 yd |
| St Margaret'S Pasture Sports Centre ST. MARGARETS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,042 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 | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.