Lyndale Close is in Thurmaston, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE4 8JL 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 Lyndale Close, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE4 8JU, LE4 8JJ, LE4 8JF, LE4 8JG, LE4 8JQ, LE4 8JP, LE4 8NW, LE4 8HG, LE4 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE4 8JL 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 | 47.8% | 51.9% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.1% | -4.1% | 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 8JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 26% | 32.2% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 53.3% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 41.7% | 38.9% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 43.6% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 10.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 24.4% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.1% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 35.2% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.3% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36% 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 | 47.2% | 55% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 51.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 42.3% | 36% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -45.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 66.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 66.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 20.6% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 15.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 66.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.9% | 0.6% | -22.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.3% | 37.2% | -19.9% |
| Christian | 19.5% | 46.2% | -26.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 42.6% | 1.7% | 40.9% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyndale Close was 21.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the South Charnwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lyndale Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in South Charnwood and the 84th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Lyndale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2020-11-20 | £270,280 |
| 4 Lyndale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-12-06 | £306,586 |
| 4 Lyndale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-11-14 | £168,331 |
| 15 Lyndale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2014-04-07 | £239,807 |
| 9 Lyndale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2012-10-19 | £234,256 |
LE4 8JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Infant School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School Church Hill Road , Thurmaston LE4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Close Primary School Sandfield Close , LE4 7RE | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School Eastfield Road , Thurmaston LE4 8FP | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School, Thurmaston Barkby Thorpe Lane , Thurmaston LE4 8GP | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhill Academy 997 Melton Road , Thurmaston LE4 8GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Wanlip Lane , Birstall LE4 4GH | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 1out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALP Leicester Stonehill Avenue , Birstall LE4 4JG | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Leicester 119 Loughborough Road , LE4 5LN | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generous Raj | 22 Garden Street | 750 yd | |
| 3 Kilns Pub | Three Kilns, 69 Nicklaus Road | 763 yd | |
| Dexters | 871 Melton Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrow Inn | 635 Melton Road | 592 yd | |
| Thurmaston Royal British Legion Club | 615 Melton Road | 592 yd | |
| Thurmaston Conservative Club | Thurmaston Conservative Club, 768 Melton Road | 730 yd | |
| Thurmaston Progressive Working Mens Club | 805 Melton Road | 829 yd | |
| The Willow | The Willow Tree Inn, 215 Humberstone Lane | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Takeaway | 18A Lonsdale Road | 136 yd | |
| Silverdale Fisheries | 5 Silverdale Drive | 278 yd | |
| Wing Sun | 5 Humberstone Lane | 562 yd | |
| Walkers Hot & Cold Food | 19a Humberstone Lane | 577 yd | |
| Papillon | 723 Melton Road | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 501 Melton Road | 851 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 326 Humberstone Lane, Leicester | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Street Fields (Closed) Garden Street | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Elizabeth Park Sports & Community Centre CHECKLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Thurmaston Working Mens Progressive Club MELTON ROAD | 800 yd | |
| Eastfield Primary School EASTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.