Haywood Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 4JZ is located in the Evington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haywood Close, Leicester, LE5 4JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 4JY, LE5 4LZ, LE5 4WR, LE5 4NX, LE5 4WT, LE5 4EF, LE5 4EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 4JZ 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 | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.2% | 41.1% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 39.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 43.7% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 36.9% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.5% | 22.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.5% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 30.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.8% 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 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 37.7% | 41.8% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 38.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 35.3% | 22.8% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -58.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 68% | 60.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 19.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 61.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 27.7% | 27.1% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 0.6% | -25.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.2% | 37.2% | -28.0% |
| Christian | 20.6% | 46.2% | -25.6% |
| Hindu | 16.6% | 1.7% | 14.9% |
| Muslim | 39.1% | 6.5% | 32.6% |
| Sikh | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haywood Close was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haywood Close has the 38th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Evington and the 310th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% 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 Haywood Close, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-09-30 | £270,281 |
| 10 Haywood Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-03-29 | £292,809 |
| 8 Haywood Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2016-08-04 | £255,612 |
| 12 Haywood Close, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-02-10 | £218,250 |
| 10 Haywood Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2011-09-30 | £269,979 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Primary School Whitehall Road , LE5 6GJ | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Spencefield Lane , Evington LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Headland Road , Evington LE5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Evington Drive , LE5 5PH | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,739 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 4,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 5,331 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester City Primary PRU Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Land of Learning Primary School 5-11 Evington Drive , Leicester LE5 5PF | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phat Buns | 17 Gamel Road, Leicester | 553 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Wakerley Road, Leicester | 788 yd | |
| St Joseph's Table | 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester | 953 yd | |
| Eden Cafe Bar | 11 Main Street, Evington | 970 yd | |
| Nazar BBQ House | 42 Main Street, Evington | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars | Main Street, Evington | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS - Outpatients Maternity | Rvs Maternity Shop, Leicester General Hospital | 398 yd | |
| Ethel Bakery | 178 Ethel Road, Leicester | 712 yd | |
| TJ's Burgers | 17 Main Street, Evington | 970 yd | |
| Little Palace | 34 Main Street, Evington | 970 yd | |
| Village Fish Bar | 28 Main Street, Evington | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 180 Ethel Road, Leicester | 712 yd | |
| Co-op Store | 2A Rowlatts Hill Road, Leicester | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Primary School WHITEHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Evington Park EVINGTON HOUSE EVINGTON HOUSE CORDERY ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Saint Paul'S Catholic School SPENCEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Leicester) WAKERLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 804 yd |
| Davenport Road Playing Fields BEECHWOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Crown Hills Community College (Closed) Gwendolen Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Crown Hills Community College GWENDOLEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,049 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 | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.