Cragg Vale Close is in Hamilton, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE5 1ES is located in the South Charnwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 2017-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cragg Vale Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 1EY, LE5 1EQ, LE5 1WG, LE5 1EN, LE5 1ET, LE5 1ER, LE5 1GJ, LE5 1EW, LE5 1EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 1ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 LE5 1ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.9% 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 | 29.4% | 25.3% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 68.9% | 16.0% | 44.2% | 24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 4.2% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.1% | 59.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 30% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 7% | 9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 LE5 1ES this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 8.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 8.6% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 1.2% | -4.7% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 49.2% | 18.8% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.5% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 64.4% | 62.7% | 3.1% | 61.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 9.5% | -87.9% | 81.4% | -71.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 97.4% | 63.8% | -33.6% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 12.5% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 63.8% | -33.6% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 30% | 30.0% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.2% | 37.2% | -30.0% |
| Christian | 11.2% | 46.2% | -35.0% |
| Hindu | 41.9% | 1.7% | 40.2% |
| Muslim | 25.4% | 6.5% | 18.9% |
| Sikh | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cragg Vale Close was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the South Charnwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cragg Vale Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in South Charnwood and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cragg Vale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-06-17 | £487,030 |
| 6 Cragg Vale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2019-08-05 | £453,411 |
| 16 Cragg Vale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £345,000 | 2017-11-22 | £474,905 |
| 8 Cragg Vale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £350,000 | 2017-11-17 | £481,787 |
| 18 Cragg Vale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, a newly built property | £325,000 | 2017-11-06 | £447,374 |
LE5 1ES 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LE5 1ES area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 217 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Sandhills Avenue , North Hamilton LE5 1LU | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Academy Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | 2out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Infant Academy Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 1out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | 4out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Mead Academy Melton Road , LE4 7AN | 4out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,415 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 854 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester City Primary PRU Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 3,645 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabys | 200 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 194 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 188 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Academy KEYHAM LANE WEST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Nether Hall School KEYHAM LANE WEST | 628 yd | |
| Keyham Lodge School KEYHAM LANE | grass pitches | 785 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 | 209 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.