Harleston Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 2JF is located in the Thurncourt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 2010-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harleston Close, Leicester, LE5 2JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 2HP, LE5 2RH, LE5 2RA, LE5 2HU, LE5 2RF, LE5 2RL, LE5 2RE, LE5 2HX, LE5 1PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE5 2JF is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 49.4% | 46.4% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 53.6% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 2JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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 | 30.6% | 29.8% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 62.2% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 42.7% | 53.6% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 29% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 17% | 12.5% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 35.9% | 22.5% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 31.5% | 16.5% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 1.1% | 36.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 14.8% | 22.6% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 19.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 3.1% | -5.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 69.4% | 28.3% | -41.1% | 81.4% | -53.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 78.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 78.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 15.8% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 78.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 19.5% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 1.1% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.4% | 37.2% | -25.8% |
| Christian | 20.8% | 46.2% | -25.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 54% | 6.5% | 47.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harleston Close was 120.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.6% higher than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harleston Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 331st highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Harleston Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-09-01 | £278,399 |
| 11 Harleston Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-02-03 | £186,930 |
| 6 Harleston Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-01-07 | £309,222 |
| 4 Harleston Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, a newly built property | £195,000 | 2015-12-07 | £323,792 |
| 9 Harleston Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £185,000 | 2015-12-03 | £309,804 |
LE5 2JF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Academy Armadale Drive , LE5 1HF | 2out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School New Romney Crescent , Netherhall Estate LE5 1NG | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy Roborough Green , Thurnby Lodge LE5 2NA | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernvale Primary School Somerby Road , Thurnby LE7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 3,002 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 | 1,604 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,426 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 718 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham House 493 Gypsy Lane , Humberstone LE5 0TD | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 536 yd | |
| Buns And Shakes | 200 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 536 yd | |
| Kitty's Cafe | 111 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 821 yd | |
| JoJo's Cafe | 111 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 821 yd | |
| Eastside Barbers & Coffee Shop | 8 Cranbrook Road, Thurnby | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White House | 375 Scraptoft Lane, Scraptoft | 480 yd | |
| The Stirrup Cup | Stirrup Cup, Thurncourt Road | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Balti House | 196 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 536 yd | |
| Thurnby Chippy | 188 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 536 yd | |
| Ace Place | 192 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 536 yd | |
| Netherhall Fish Bar | 117 - 119 Netherhall Road, Leicester | 821 yd | |
| Reload Foods | 2 Gervas Road, Leicester | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 166 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 536 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Main Street | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorfields Recreation Ground MOORFIELDS | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Willowbrook Playing Fields FORWARD HOUSE FORWARD HOUSE THURNCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Nether Hall School (Closed) Netherhall Road | 703 yd | |
| Thurnby Rangers THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND DAKYN ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Willowbrook Primary Academy ROBOROUGH GREEN | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Abbots Road United Reformed Church 11-15 11-15 ABBOTS ROAD SOUTH | 1,068 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 | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.