Broomleys is in Countesthorpe, Leicester and in Blaby district. LE8 5RW is located in the Countesthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Leicestershire. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broomleys, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE8 5TQ, LE8 5TR, LE8 5TP, LE8 5RU, LE8 5SE, LE8 5PL, LE8 5LA, LE8 5RT, LE8 5TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE8 5RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 56.3% | 54.1% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 43.7% | 45.9% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 24.1% | 33.6% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 50.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 5.2% | -9.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 40.6% | 54.2% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 9% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 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 | 30% | 13.5% | -16.5% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 16.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 20.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 28.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98% | 97.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 98.3% | 95.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broomleys was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Cosby & South Whetstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broomleys has the 28th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cosby & South Whetstone and the 90th lowest crime rate of 288 local areas in Blaby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% 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 Broomleys, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-09-19 | £253,009 |
| 4 Broomleys, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-09-05 | £242,481 |
| 19 Broomleys, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-12-18 | £241,966 |
| 2 Broomleys, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-10-19 | £281,701 |
| 8 Broomleys, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2016-05-13 | £246,817 |
LE8 5RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 148 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Nursery School The Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5PB | - not rated | 751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Community Infant School Gwendoline Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5SG | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Community Junior School Gwendoline Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5SG | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Gwendoline Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5SG | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Badgerbrook Primary School Badger Drive , Whetstone LE8 6ZW | 2out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Community College Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countesthorpe Community College Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR | - not rated | 613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countesthorpe Academy Winchester Road , LE8 5PR | - not rated | 703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leysland High School Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countesthorpe Leysland Community College Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR | - not rated | 703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 4,098 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 4,138 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 4,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 4,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 4,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 4,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moel Llys Short Stay School Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 2EA | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaby Centre Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Blaby Community Home Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke House Day School Croft Road , Cosby LE9 1SE | - not rated | 3,608 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Church Centre And The Rainbow Shop | 1 Main Street, Countesthorpe | 962 yd | |
| Dine India | 62 Main Street, Countesthorpe | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway (Wet Sales Only) | 128 Station Road, Countesthorpe | 194 yd | |
| Countesthorpe Cricket Club | Sports Ground, 2-44 Bassett Avenue | 504 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 13 Main Street, Countesthorpe | 961 yd | |
| Axe & Square | 22 Wigston Street, Countesthorpe | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Fish Bar | 1 - 2 The Square, Countesthorpe | 1,015 yd | |
| Pizza Point | 2 The Bank, Countesthorpe | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative Society | 8 Main Street, Countesthorpe | 999 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 The Square, Countesthorpe | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Village Hall STATION ROAD | 464 yd | |
| Countesthorpe Cricket Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND BASSETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Countesthorpe Community College WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Willoughby Road Playing Field WILLOUGHBY ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Greenfield Primary School GWENDOLINE DRIVE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Central Fitness Gym CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.