Martin Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 6EW is located in the Belgrave electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Martin Close, Leicester, LE4 6EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 6EL, LE4 6FR, LE4 6EG, LE4 6BB, LE4 6FQ, LE4 6EP, LE4 6FL, LE4 6EF, LE4 6FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 6EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 6EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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 | 26.8% | 23.8% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 62% | 10.2% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 8.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 37.5% | 51.6% | 14.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 10% | -9.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 6EW this area, 43.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 43.3% | 11.3% | 18.2% | 25.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 18.1% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 16.8% | 9.5% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 6.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 66.1% | 81.1% | 15.0% | 3.1% | 78.0% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 0.9% | -7.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 15.7% | 6.3% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -75.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 29.6% 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 | 38.4% | 29.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -53.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 21.1% | 12.9% | -8.2% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.6% | 54.3% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 48.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.6% 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 | 37.9% | 29.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -53.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 32.6% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 22.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 22.2% | 18.0% | 2.9% | 19.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.4% | 7% | -9.4% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.4% | 8.6% | -25.8% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.5% | 76.7% | -26.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 22.8% | 0.5% | 22.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 17.3% | 1.2% | 16.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.1% | 37.2% | -33.1% |
| Christian | 11.5% | 46.2% | -34.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 69.1% | 1.7% | 67.4% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martin Close was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Belgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Martin Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Belgrave and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Martin Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2014-10-28 | £248,887 |
| 11 Martin Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2010-08-27 | £246,406 |
| 12 Martin Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-01-23 | £261,818 |
| 11 Martin Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2004-11-24 | £261,224 |
| 10 Martin Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2004-06-10 | £128,554 |
LE4 6EW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 62 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Infant School Ulverscroft Road , LE4 6BY | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Junior School Brandon Street , LE4 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , Abbey Park LE1 2JP | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Harrison Road , LE4 6QN | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,442 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 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,676 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 | 1,017 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolpack | 109 Catherine Street, Leicester | 148 yd | |
| Bostik Bistro | Bostik Ltd, Ulverscroft Road | 249 yd | |
| Leicester Bharat Football Club (Bharat Lounge Bar And Grill) | Rushey Fields Recreation Ground, Harrison Road | 289 yd | |
| Pepperzzz | 20 Catherine Street, Leicester | 305 yd | |
| Blue Apple At Walkers Deli | 72 - 88 Cobden Street, Leicester | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latimer Ward Conservative Club | Latimer Conservative Club, Surrey Street | 200 yd | |
| Emvee Lounge | Latimer Conservative Club, Surrey Street | 200 yd | |
| Marten Inn/Paddys | Martin Inn, 98 Martin Street | 584 yd | |
| Indian Queen Club | Indian Queen, 2 Halkin Street | 584 yd | |
| Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox | Durham Ox, 45 Birstall Street | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK Sweetmart | 95B Catherine Street, Leicester | 63 yd | |
| Melton Pizza | 66 Catherine Street, Leicester | 84 yd | |
| Fast Food Avenue | 64 Catherine Street, Leicester | 108 yd | |
| Grewal Fish And Chip Shop | 58 Catherine Street, Leicester | 124 yd | |
| AB Food Corner And Off Licence | 11 Harrison Road, Leicester | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popats Cash And Carry | 136 Harrison Road, Leicester | 391 yd | |
| Our Family Foods UK Limited | Asa House, 11 Ash Street | 556 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 Melton Road, Leicester | 772 yd | |
| Root Millers Superstore | 1 - 3 Herbert Avenue, Leicester | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Street Playing Fields CARTER STREET | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Cossington Street Sports Centre COSSINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 558 yd |
| Peepul Gym & Spa PEEPUL CENTRE PEEPUL CENTRE ORCHARDSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| St Matthews Cruyff Court STREET RECORD STREET RECORD WILLOW STREET FOOTPATH | artificial grass pitch | 745 yd |
| Taylor Road Primary School TAYLOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 785 yd |
| St Matthews Centre MALABAR ROAD | 1,006 yd | |
| Leicester College (Abbey Park Campus) (Closed) Painter Street | 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.