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Beverley Close is in Thurmaston, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 8EJ is located in the Thurmaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Beverley Close, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE4 8DD, LE4 8DZ, LE4 8DF, LE4 8JS, LE4 8DE, LE4 8DW, LE4 8JT, LE4 8DU, LE4 8NB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE4 8EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.3%49.3%-1.0% 51.0% -1.7%
Male49.7%50.7%1.0% 49.0% 1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33.2%36.3%3.1% 37.9% -1.6%
Married: Opposite sex52.1%49.8%-2.3% 44.2% 5.6%
Separated1.7%3.3%1.6% 2.2% 1.1%
Divorced8.4%5.3%-3.1% 9.1% -3.8%
Widowed4.6%5.3%0.7% 6.1% -0.8%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.8%44.7%0.9% 48.4% -3.7%
Good health42.5%34.8%-7.7% 33.6% 1.2%
Fair health7.5%15.2%7.7% 12.7% 2.5%
Bad health5.5%3%-2.5% 4.0% -1.0%
Very bad health0.6%2.3%1.7% 1.2% 1.1%

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.

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 21.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications23.5%18.3%-5.2% 18.2% 0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.1%13%-2.1% 9.6% 3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.2%15.4%-4.8% 13.4% 2.0%
Apprenticeship5.9%6.5%0.6% 5.3% 1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.1%22.8%7.7% 16.9% 5.9%
Degree or Similar16.8%21.1%4.3% 33.8% -12.7%
Other3.4%2.8%-0.6% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%2%2.0% 1.1% 0.9%
Indian12%17.8%5.8% 3.1% 14.7%
Other Asian1%3%2.0% 1.6% 1.4%
Black African0.3%3%2.7% 2.5% 0.5%
Black Caribbean0.6%1%0.4% 1.0% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.7%1.7% 0.8% 0.9%
Mixed White and African0%0.7%0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%1.7%0.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Mixed Other0.3%1%0.7% 0.8% 0.2%
White84.7%67.3%-17.4% 81.4% -14.1%
Other0%1%1.0% 1.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.2%79.5%-13.7% 83.2% -3.7%
European Union0.6%5.3%4.7% 6.1% -0.8%
Rest of Europe0%1.3%1.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Africa1.6%4.3%2.7% 2.7% 1.6%
Middle East and Asia3.2%9.3%6.1% 5.6% 3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%0.3%-0.7% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.2%80.3%-11.9% 83.2% -2.9%
10+ Years0%13.7%13.7% 9.8% 3.9%
5-10 Years0%3.7%3.7% 2.9% 0.8%
2-5 Years0.3%0%-0.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years7.5%2.3%-5.2% 1.9% 0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74.5% 76.7% -2.2%
Ireland3% 0.6% 2.4%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy1% 0.6% 0.4%
Portugal1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland1.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Other EU countries1.7% 1.5% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Southern Asia2% 1.2% 0.8%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held12.9% 13.5% -0.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.4% 37.2% -8.8%
Christian42.2% 46.2% -4.0%
Hindu10.2% 1.7% 8.5%
Muslim3.3% 6.5% -3.2%
Sikh7.6% 0.9% 6.7%
Not answered8.3% 6.0% 2.3%

Safety

Is Beverley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beverley Close was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the South Charnwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Beverley Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in South Charnwood and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.



🔎 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. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,500
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in LE4 8EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beverley Close are based on 21 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Charnwood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Beverley Close, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE4 8EJ

Average Price
£257,249
Semi-Detached
£257,775
Terraced
£236,483
Detached
£264,478
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beverley Close

Average Price
£261,693
Semi-Detached
£262,565
Terraced
£246,957
Detached
£261,665
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beverley CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
25 Beverley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£287,5002023-01-26 £296,988
4 Beverley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£310,0002022-02-08 £354,237
12 Beverley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£217,0002020-01-31 £281,609
3 Beverley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£180,0002020-01-20 £233,593
24 Beverley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£185,5002018-08-13 £251,802
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE4 8EJ

Employment

LE4 8EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee80
Retired59
Part-Time Employee35
Self-Employed16
Student (economically inactive)13
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Other9
Looking after home or family9
Unemployed8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Human health and social work activities21
Construction15
Education12
Financial and insurance activities11
Administrative and support service activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Other8
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Transport and storage5
Information and communication3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Real estate activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Church Hill Church of England Junior School
Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE
- not rated 194 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Church Hill Infant School
Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE
- not rated 194 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Church Hill Infant School
Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE
3out of 4 194 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Church Hill Church of England Junior School
Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE
3out of 4 194 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Eastfield Primary School
Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP
2out of 4 824 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Roundhill Community College
997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ
- not rated 1,246 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Roundhill Academy
997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ
2out of 4 1,246 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Stonehill High School
Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG
- not rated 2,129 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Longslade Community College
Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH
- not rated 2,129 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Longslade Community College
Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH
- not rated 2,129 yd Academy sponsor led 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 3,547 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Gateway Sixth Form College
Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA
- not rated 3,547 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Charles Keene College of Further Education
Painter Street , LE1 3WA
- not rated 4,704 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Avanti Fields School
21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX
3out of 4 3,404 yd Free schools Yes 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 2,123 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Continuum School - Leicester
10-12 Victoria Road North , LE4 5EX
- not rated 3,039 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Spark Vale Academy
Crt House, 176 Melton Road , LE4 5EE
- not rated 3,057 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Darul Uloom Leicester
119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN
- not rated 3,348 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Oakham House
493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD
- not rated 3,434 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Generous Raj22 Garden Street290 yd
Dexters871 Melton Road366 yd
Twinlakes ParkMelton Spinney Road, Thorpe Arnold819 yd
Costa CoffeeCustomer Restaurant, Asda, Barkby Thorpe Lane880 yd
Pizza Hut RestaurantUnit 13 Thurmaston Shopping, Barkby Thorpe Lane880 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Thurmaston Conservative ClubThurmaston Conservative Club, 768 Melton Road349 yd
Thurmaston Progressive Working Mens Club805 Melton Road366 yd
Top House796 Melton Road503 yd
The Harrow Inn635 Melton Road519 yd
Thurmaston Royal British Legion Club615 Melton Road519 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Grill Master22c Garden Street291 yd
Papillon723 Melton Road336 yd
The Codfather730 Melton Road349 yd
Thurmaston House811 Melton Road366 yd
Tjs Thurmaston809 Melton Road366 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
CostcoUnit 3, Westmoreland Avenue617 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsburys, 501 Melton Road1,077 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Garden Street Fields (Closed)
Garden Street
grass pitches145 yd
Thurmaston Working Mens Progressive Club
MELTON ROAD
341 yd
Elizabeth Park Sports & Community Centre
CHECKLAND ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches349 yd
Eastfield Primary School
EASTFIELD ROAD
grass pitches825 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed171 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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