Cotton Close, Leicester, LE4 7SW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 7SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.5%	0.5%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	50%	49.5%	-0.5%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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 7SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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	22%	19.3%	-2.7%	37.9%	-18.6%
Married: Opposite sex	62.4%	62.2%	-0.2%	44.2%	18.0%
Separated	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	3.9%	5.8%	1.9%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	10.5%	10.3%	-0.2%	6.1%	4.2%

Health

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	28.5%	36.9%	8.4%	48.4%	-11.5%
Good health	40.3%	35.7%	-4.6%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	18.6%	17.8%	-0.8%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	9.5%	6.8%	-2.7%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	3.1%	2.8%	-0.3%	1.2%	1.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 7SW this area, 34.3% 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	32.7%	34.3%	1.6%	18.2%	16.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	12%	-0.2%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.6%	10%	1.4%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	5.3%	-4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	12.6%	3.2%	16.9%	-4.3%
Degree or Similar	22.9%	26.5%	3.6%	33.8%	-7.3%
Other	12%	3.4%	-8.6%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.6% 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%	1.1%	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%
Chinese	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	74.5%	78.2%	3.7%	3.1%	75.1%
Pakistani	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	8.9%	3.3%	-5.6%	1.6%	1.7%
Black African	1.2%	0.2%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0.9%	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	11.5%	8.6%	-2.9%	81.4%	-72.8%
Arab	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	1.5%	5.4%	3.9%	1.6%	3.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 36.6% 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	37.7%	36.6%	-1.1%	83.2%	-46.6%
European Union	2%	3.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	28%	27.5%	-0.5%	2.7%	24.8%
Middle East and Asia	31.7%	31.5%	-0.2%	5.6%	25.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.5%	1%	0.5%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 53.4% 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%	36.6%	-0.4%	83.2%	-46.6%
10+ Years	2.1%	53.4%	51.3%	9.8%	43.6%
5-10 Years	2.8%	3%	0.2%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	6.6%	3.5%	-3.1%	2.2%	1.3%
Less than 2 years	51.5%	3.5%	-48.0%	1.9%	1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.3%	76.7%	7.6%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Italy	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Southern Asia	6.5%	1.2%	5.3%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	3.5%	13.5%	-10.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	3.5%	37.2%	-33.7%
Christian	7.2%	46.2%	-39.0%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	64.3%	1.7%	62.6%
Muslim	5.4%	6.5%	-1.1%
Sikh	16.1%	0.9%	15.2%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	1.2%	6.0%	-4.8%

Safety

Is Cotton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotton Close was 181.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.9% higher than the Rushey Mead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cotton Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rushey Mead and the 188th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in LE4 7SW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cotton Close are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leicester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cotton Close, Leicester, LE4 7SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE4 7SW

Average Price
£324,496

Semi-Detached
£319,005

Terraced
£177,981

Detached
£405,989

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cotton Close

Average Price
£323,476

Semi-Detached
£315,163

Terraced
£248,446

Detached
£415,131

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cotton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Cotton Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2018-04-20	£183,728
5 Cotton Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£124,000	2014-05-30	£238,677
4 Cotton Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£124,000	2006-02-24	£257,036
2 Cotton Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building	£142,500	2001-02-02	£613,610
5 Cotton Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£55,000	2001-01-26	£270,769

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE4 7SW

Employment

LE4 7SW 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 retired residents living in LE4 7SW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	180
Full-Time Employee	121
Part-Time Employee	57
Self-Employed	32
Looking after home or family	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	28
Student (economically inactive)	21
Other	16
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	49
Manufacturing	42
Human health and social work activities	29
Transport and storage	24
Education	23
Accommodation and food service activities	22
Financial and insurance activities	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Information and communication	14
Administrative and support service activities	13
Construction	9
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Mining and quarrying	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE	3out of 4	741 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Herrick Primary School Lockerbie Avenue , Rushey Mead LE4 7NJ	3out of 4	783 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4JU	3out of 4	1,255 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE	3out of 4	1,268 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE	3out of 4	1,268 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN	4out of 4	1,017 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY	4out of 4	1,261 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH	3out of 4	2,166 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ	3out of 4	2,351 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ	4out of 4	4,079 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA	- not rated	3,336 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL	- not rated	5,070 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG	- not rated	2,157 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN	- not rated	2,166 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD	- not rated	2,839 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Jameah Boys Academy 33 Wood Hill , Leicester LE5 3SQ	- not rated	3,966 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG	- not rated	3,992 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Indigo	432 Melton Road, Leicester	501 yd
3 Kilns Pub	Three Kilns, 69 Nicklaus Road	510 yd
Feast India	411 Melton Road, Leicester	840 yd
The Owl And The Pussycat	The Owl And Pussycat, 298 Melton Road	997 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Harrow Inn	635 Melton Road	731 yd
Thurmaston Royal British Legion Club	615 Melton Road	731 yd
Royal Leicesters Bar And Restaurant	The Royal Leicesters, 7 Lockerbie Walk	836 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
BJ's Pizza	429 Melton Road, Leicester	117 yd
Thurmaston Fish Bar	579 Melton Road	292 yd
Walkers Hot & Cold Food	19a Humberstone Lane	419 yd
Wing Sun	5 Humberstone Lane	423 yd
Lotus House	470 Melton Road, Leicester	501 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, 501 Melton Road		117 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Highfield Rangers Fc GLENEAGLES AVENUE	grass pitches	951 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	76.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LE4 7SW