Wendys Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 2HY is located in the Thurncourt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wendys Close, Leicester, LE5 2HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 2JG, LE5 2HQ, LE5 2HB, LE5 2HA, LE5 2HE, LE5 2HW, LE5 2QP, LE5 2HL, LE5 2NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE5 2HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 54% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 46% | -5.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.6% | 26.7% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 45.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 14% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 16.6% | 11.9% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24.4% | 36.4% | 12.0% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 32.6% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 32.9% | 20.8% | -12.1% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 12% | 7.7% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around LE5 2HY this area, 37.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.8% | 37.9% | -16.9% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 13.3% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 12.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.7% | 15.1% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 86.7% | 55.8% | -30.9% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 90.2% | 72.8% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 12.8% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 72.3% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 1.9% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wendys Close was 212.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.1% higher than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wendys Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 149th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Wendys Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-01-21 | £163,668 |
| 40 Wendys Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2024-11-27 | £160,730 |
| 38 Wendys Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-22 | £176,411 |
| 9 Wendys Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-06-30 | £267,756 |
| 23 Wendys Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2022-12-12 | £166,293 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LE5 2HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Academy Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | 2out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy Roborough Green , Thurnby Lodge LE5 2NA | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernvale Primary School Somerby Road , Thurnby LE7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 1out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,673 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,118 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 5,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester City Primary PRU Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 2,311 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Hall | Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 268 yd | |
| Buns And Shakes | 200 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 268 yd | |
| Kitty's Cafe | 111 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 1,020 yd | |
| JoJo's Cafe | 111 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stirrup Cup | Stirrup Cup, Thurncourt Road | 182 yd | |
| The White House | 375 Scraptoft Lane, Scraptoft | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Balti House | 196 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 268 yd | |
| Thurnby Chippy | 188 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 268 yd | |
| Ace Place | 192 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 268 yd | |
| Reload Foods | 2 Gervas Road, Leicester | 642 yd | |
| Netherhall Fish Bar | 117 - 119 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 166 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 268 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thurnby Rangers THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND DAKYN ROAD | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Willowbrook Playing Fields FORWARD HOUSE FORWARD HOUSE THURNCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Willowbrook Primary Academy ROBOROUGH GREEN | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Moorfields Recreation Ground MOORFIELDS | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Abbots Road United Reformed Church 11-15 11-15 ABBOTS ROAD SOUTH | 969 yd | |
| Nether Hall School (Closed) Netherhall Road | 1,042 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 | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.