Central Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE8 6JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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	53.6%	52.4%	-1.2%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	46.4%	47.6%	1.2%	49.0%	-1.4%

Partnership Status

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	28.7%	34.7%	6.0%	37.9%	-3.2%
Married: Opposite sex	40.6%	37.6%	-3.0%	44.2%	-6.6%
Separated	3.5%	2.5%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	15.3%	18.3%	3.0%	9.1%	9.2%
Widowed	11.9%	6.9%	-5.0%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

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	42.1%	43.1%	1.0%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	36.2%	35.6%	-0.6%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	16.6%	12.9%	-3.7%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	2.6%	6.7%	4.1%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	2.6%	1.8%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	30.2%	25.2%	-5.0%	18.2%	7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	6.4%	-8.0%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	14.9%	-0.4%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	7.9%	10.9%	3.0%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	14.9%	5.0%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	18.8%	25.7%	6.9%	33.8%	-8.1%
Other	3.5%	2%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Black African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	98.7%	98.7%	0.0%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% 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	94%	93.3%	-0.7%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	3.8%	5.8%	2.0%	6.1%	-0.3%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	94.2%	1.0%	83.2%	11.0%
10+ Years	1.3%	4.5%	3.2%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
No passport held	17.8%	13.5%	4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.7%	37.2%	5.5%
Christian	51.1%	46.2%	4.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Central Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Close was 167.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 196.2% higher than the Cosby & South Whetstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Central Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cosby & South Whetstone and the 16th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Blaby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LE8 6JB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Central Close are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blaby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Central Close, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE8 6JB

Average Price
£267,967

Semi-Detached
£267,269

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£262,403

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£293,351

Estimated Average Property Prices for Central Close

Average Price
£271,996

Semi-Detached
£262,443

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£270,786

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£289,411

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Central CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Central Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-05-06	£269,129
9 Central Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2020-12-21	£235,655
14 Central Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building	£240,000	2017-06-27	£287,218
15 Central Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Other, an established residential building	£240,000	2017-04-05	£291,603
5 Central Close, Leicester, Leicestershire Detached, an established residential building	£168,000	2016-09-09	£244,408

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE8 6JB

Employment

LE8 6JB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LE8 6JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	7
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	16
Construction	15
Education	12
Human health and social work activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR	- not rated	5,221 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone Wale Road , Whetstone LE8 6NJ	2out of 4	490 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School Queens Road , Blaby LE8 4EG	1out of 4	947 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Greystoke Primary School Thornton Drive , Narborough LE19 2GX	3out of 4	1,591 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glen Hills Primary School Featherby Drive , Glen Parva LE2 9NY	3out of 4	1,706 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE	3out of 4	1,740 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brockington College Blaby Road , Enderby LE19 4AQ	3out of 4	2,146 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Countesthorpe Academy Winchester Road , LE8 5PR	- not rated	2,769 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA	2out of 4	3,236 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS	3out of 4	4,642 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT	2out of 4	4,852 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA	1out of 4	4,001 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE	- not rated	2,157 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooke House Day School Croft Road , Cosby LE9 1SE	- not rated	3,457 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere College 40 Braunstone Lane East , LE3 2FD	3out of 4	4,591 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lodge Farm Education Lodge Farm , Sutton In the Elms LE9 6RB	- not rated	4,600 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT	4out of 4	4,773 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whetstone Lunch Club	St Peters Church Hall, Church Lane	276 yd
Whetstone Cafe	Enderby Road Industrial Estate, Enderby Road	472 yd
The Rainbow Tree	10 Swan Yard, High Street	528 yd
The Boyzee's Cafe	Palmer's Field, Warwick Road	871 yd
The Waterbridge	31 Brookside, Whetstone	951 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bulls Head	44 Victoria Road, Whetstone	103 yd
The Old Vicarage	123 Enderby Road, Whetstone	418 yd
Vipers Rugby Football Club	Blaby Bypass, Whetstone	734 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Whetstone Fish Bar	63 Victoria Road, Whetstone		86 yd
Oriental Kitchen	63 Victoria Road, Whetstone		86 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whetstone United Reformed Church Hall HIGH STREET		438 yd
Vipers Rfc BLABY BY PASS	grass pitches	741 yd
Blaby And Whetstone Youth Club CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE WARWICK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	874 yd
Warwick Road Recreation Ground CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE WARWICK ROAD	grass pitches	874 yd
Blaby Fitness The Westfield House Hotel The Westfield House Hotel Enderby Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,050 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	104.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.03 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.