Dale Close is in Anstey, Leicester and in Charnwood district. LE7 7TQ is located in the Anstey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Charnwood. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dale Close, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE7 7TR, LE7 7TP, LE7 7QP, LE7 7EF, LE7 7ED, LE7 7DF, LE7 7QN, LE7 7FW, LE7 7QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE7 7TQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 LE7 7TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 28.5% | 28.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 55.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 54.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.5% | 18.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 38.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.9% | 89.9% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 96.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Close was 56.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% lower than the Anstey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dale Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Anstey and the 268th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Charnwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2023-11-23 | £286,126 |
| 11 Dale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2019-07-05 | £305,661 |
| 11 Dale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-07-07 | £350,000 |
| 9 Dale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2017-07-06 | £325,500 |
| 3 Dale Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2016-06-24 | £285,675 |
LE7 7TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 154 |
| Retired | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Nursery School New Parks House , Pindar Road LE3 9RN | - not rated | 4,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latimer Primary School Latimer Street , Anstey LE7 7AW | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolden Hill Primary School Netherfield Road , Anstey LE7 7ES | - not rated | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary Academy Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherbrook Primary School Astill Lodge Road , Beaumont Leys LE4 1BE | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin High School Anstey Link Road , Anstey LE7 7EB | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Community College Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington Academy Strasbourg Drive , Beaumont Leys LE4 0SZ | 3out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale High School Groby Ratby Road , Groby LE6 0FP | - not rated | 3,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfdale School CROPSTON ROAD , ANSTEY LE7 7BP | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrith Hospital School Groby Road , LE3 9QF | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 4,361 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Way School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DN | - not rated | 4,361 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Leicestershire Allexton Youth and Community Centre, Frolesworth Road , New Parks LE3 6LP | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapori Restaurant & Bar | 40 Stadon Road | 654 yd | |
| Lara Restaurant | 3 Bradgate Road | 774 yd | |
| Nook Corner Coffee Shop Ltd | 31 The Nook | 821 yd | |
| Lucy's Cafe | 8 Cropston Road | 958 yd | |
| Clara's Cafe & Tearoom | 10 Link Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 148 Bradgate Road | 597 yd | |
| The Sports Bar, Anstey | 11 Stadon Road | 654 yd | |
| The Old Hare & Hounds | 34 Bradgate Road | 812 yd | |
| The Stadon Club | 62a Bradgate Road | 812 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 2 Leicester Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-Dowling Foods | 69 Forest Gate | 300 yd | |
| Zari Premium Indian Takeaway | 7 Stadon Road | 654 yd | |
| Hings Take Away | 57 Bradgate Road | 774 yd | |
| Pizza Supreme | 4 Bradgate Road | 812 yd | |
| Anstey Balti House | 16 Kitchener Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 17-25 Cropston Road | 974 yd | |
| QD | 3-5 Cropston Road | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND STADON ROAD | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| The Martin High School Link Road | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Woolden Hill Primary School NETHERFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 993 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 31.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.