Antringham Close is in Hamilton, Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 1UW is located in the Humberstone & Hamilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Antringham Close, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 1UU, LE5 1UR, LE5 1UN, LE5 1BH, LE5 1UG, LE5 1BG, LE5 1UL, LE5 1UP, LE5 1UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE5 1UW has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 48% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 1UW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 24.5% | 30.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 60.1% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 55.6% | 50.6% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.8% | 19.2% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 22.2% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 28.3% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 13% | 2.4% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.8% 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 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 46.3% | 53% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 49.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 30.2% | 19.8% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -61.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 55.3% | 57.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.9% | 17.1% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.3% | 57.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 30.9% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 3.6% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 1.3% | -21.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.8% | 37.2% | -25.4% |
| Christian | 15.9% | 46.2% | -30.3% |
| Hindu | 22.8% | 1.7% | 21.1% |
| Muslim | 34.4% | 6.5% | 27.9% |
| Sikh | 10% | 0.9% | 9.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Antringham Close was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% higher than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Antringham Close has the 28th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 397th highest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Antringham Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2012-12-12 | £416,933 |
| 4 Antringham Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-08-06 | £490,705 |
| 6 Antringham Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, a newly built property | £237,950 | 2006-05-27 | £480,209 |
| 5 Antringham Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, a newly built property | £213,000 | 2005-12-16 | £431,594 |
| 3 Antringham Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, a newly built property | £215,000 | 2005-08-16 | £429,572 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE5 1UW 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Sandhills Avenue , North Hamilton LE5 1LU | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Sandhills Avenue , North Hamilton LE5 1LU | - not rated | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrels' Field Primary School Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | - not rated | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Maidenwell Avenue , Hamilton LE5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberstone Infant School Main Street , Humberstone LE5 1AE | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton College Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Community College Wycombe Road , LE5 0PR | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soar Valley College Gleneagles Avenue , LE4 7GY | - not rated | 2,767 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 | 609 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Keene College of Further Education Painter Street , LE1 3WA | - not rated | 4,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,300 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Leas School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 693 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 756 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 1,376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 406 yd | |
| Tabys | 200 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 650 yd | |
| KFC | 10 Waterside Road, Leicester | 869 yd | |
| Keeber Cafe | 108 Cannock Street, Leicester | 1,044 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Netherhall Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway | Unit 3 Hamilton Retail Parade, 10 Kestrel Lane | 140 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 406 yd | |
| Greggs At Tesco | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 406 yd | |
| Chungs | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 406 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 194 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue | 406 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 188 Sandhills Avenue, Leicester | 528 yd | |
| Aldi | 3 Fletton Close, Leicester | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Park SANDHILLS AVENUE | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Gateway College COLIN GRUNDY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Keyham Lodge School KEYHAM LANE | grass pitches | 798 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 | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.