Glendon Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE4 6JS 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 Glendon Street, Leicester, LE4 6JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 6JR, LE4 6JA, LE4 6JJ, LE4 6JB, LE4 6JN, LE4 6NJ, LE4 6JW, LE4 6FB, LE4 6JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 6JS 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 | 52.5% | 50.3% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.7% | 2.2% | 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 6JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 21.9% | 27.5% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 62.3% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 38.3% | 40.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 42% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 12.4% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 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 6JS this area, 38.3% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 38.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 20.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 19.5% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 16.6% | 7% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 88.4% | 84.3% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 81.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -78.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 31.8% 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 | 33% | 31.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -51.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 24.1% | 17% | -7.1% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41.4% | 49.1% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 43.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 43.6% 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 | 33% | 32% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -51.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 43.6% | 39.5% | 9.8% | 33.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 11.7% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 47.8% | 3.3% | -44.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 16.5% | 0.5% | 16.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 14.9% | 1.2% | 13.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.4% | 37.2% | -34.8% |
| Christian | 5.4% | 46.2% | -40.8% |
| Hindu | 66.8% | 1.7% | 65.1% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Sikh | 12.5% | 0.9% | 11.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 0.8% | 6.0% | -5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glendon Street was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.5% lower than the Belgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glendon Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Belgrave and the 158th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Glendon Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2020-05-21 | £489,578 |
| 31 Glendon Street, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-11-07 | £301,856 |
| 33 Glendon Street, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2017-12-01 | £304,228 |
| 43 Glendon Street, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2017-08-31 | £345,142 |
| 23 Glendon Street, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2016-05-13 | £380,413 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Harrison Road , LE4 6QN | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Infant School Ulverscroft Road , LE4 6BY | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Junior School Brandon Street , LE4 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy 109 Ross Walk , LE4 5HH | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Primary School Gipsy Lane , LE4 6RB | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 2,904 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 | 2,574 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,185 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,843 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 | 4,003 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 | 686 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jameah Academy 49 Rolleston Street , LE5 3SD | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 2,050 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 Woolpack | 109 Catherine Street, Leicester | 260 yd | |
| Apna Punjab Sweet Centre | 65A Purley Road, Leicester | 293 yd | |
| Indian Queen BBQ Takeaway And Tandoori Restaurant | Indian Queen, 2 Halkin Street | 319 yd | |
| Leicester Bharat Football Club (Bharat Lounge Bar And Grill) | Rushey Fields Recreation Ground, Harrison Road | 392 yd | |
| Tadka | 209 Catherine Street, Leicester | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latimer Ward Conservative Club | Latimer Conservative Club, Surrey Street | 255 yd | |
| Emvee Lounge | Latimer Conservative Club, Surrey Street | 255 yd | |
| Indian Queen Club | Indian Queen, 2 Halkin Street | 319 yd | |
| Coronation Lounge | The Spicetree, 205 Catherine Street | 454 yd | |
| Daman Flavours @ Victoria Jubilee Bar And Restaurant | Victoria Jubilee, 112 Leire Street | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Bombay Sweet Mart | 124 Doncaster Road, Leicester | 105 yd | |
| Amreli | 66C Canon Street, Leicester | 277 yd | |
| SK Sweetmart | 95B Catherine Street, Leicester | 342 yd | |
| Melton Pizza | 66 Catherine Street, Leicester | 388 yd | |
| AB Food Corner And Off Licence | 11 Harrison Road, Leicester | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popats Cash And Carry | 136 Harrison Road, Leicester | 302 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 Melton Road, Leicester | 473 yd | |
| Root Millers Superstore | 1 - 3 Herbert Avenue, Leicester | 677 yd | |
| Lidl | 118 - 126 Gipsy Lane, Leicester | 851 yd | |
| Our Family Foods UK Limited | Asa House, 11 Ash Street | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cossington Street Sports Centre COSSINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Martin Street Playing Fields CARTER STREET | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Peepul Gym & Spa PEEPUL CENTRE PEEPUL CENTRE ORCHARDSON AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| St Matthews Cruyff Court STREET RECORD STREET RECORD WILLOW STREET FOOTPATH | artificial grass pitch | 1,071 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 | 214.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.