Hazelnut Close is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 4LZ is located in the Evington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hazelnut Close, Leicester, LE5 4LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 4NX, LE5 4JY, LE5 4JZ, LE5 4WR, LE5 4LR, LE5 4WT, LE5 4EF, LE5 6TF, LE5 6TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 4LZ 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 Hazelnut Close was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% lower than the Evington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hazelnut Close has the 34th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Evington and the 347th lowest crime rate of 942 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hazelnut Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-12-13 | £232,003 |
| 8 Hazelnut Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2016-11-04 | £306,246 |
| 6 Hazelnut Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,950 | 2006-09-01 | £292,463 |
| 15 Hazelnut Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,750 | 2006-04-06 | £274,867 |
| 7 Hazelnut Close, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,999 | 2005-08-19 | £246,972 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Spencefield Lane , Evington LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Headland Road , Evington LE5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Hill Primary School Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul's Catholic School Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | - not rated | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor High School Oadby Copse Close , Oadby LE2 4FU | - not rated | 3,326 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 4,926 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 | 2,768 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,837 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 | 2,846 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Grammar Junior School London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL | - not rated | 493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Hospital School Gwendolan Road , LE5 4PW | - not rated | 543 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | - not rated | 785 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 471 yd | |
| St Joseph's Table | 12 Goodwood Road, Leicester | 929 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Wakerley Road, Leicester | 937 yd | |
| Eden Cafe Bar | 11 Main Street, Evington | 941 yd | |
| Nazar BBQ House | 42 Main Street, Evington | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars | Main Street, Evington | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS - Outpatients Maternity | Rvs Maternity Shop, Leicester General Hospital | 544 yd | |
| Ethel Bakery | 178 Ethel Road, Leicester | 843 yd | |
| TJ's Burgers | 17 Main Street, Evington | 941 yd | |
| Little Palace | 34 Main Street, Evington | 941 yd | |
| Village Fish Bar | 28 Main Street, Evington | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 180 Ethel Road, Leicester | 843 yd | |
| Co-op Store | 2A Rowlatts Hill Road, Leicester | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Primary School WHITEHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Saint Paul'S Catholic School SPENCEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Evington Park EVINGTON HOUSE EVINGTON HOUSE CORDERY ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Davenport Road Playing Fields BEECHWOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Leicester) WAKERLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 948 yd |
| Crown Hills Community College (Closed) Gwendolen Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
| The City Of Leicester College DOWNING DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Evington Leisure Centre DOWNING DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,077 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 | 21 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.