Overview of LE8 8BB

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Park Street is in Fleckney, Leicester and in Harborough district. LE8 8BB is located in the Fleckney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harborough. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.

StreetScan combines information about Park Street, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE8 8TH, LE8 8TF, LE8 8BA, LE8 8BE, LE8 8BF, LE8 8TJ, LE8 8BG, LE8 8TG, LE8 8BJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE8 8BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.6%51.2%0.6% 51.0% 0.2%
Male49.4%48.8%-0.6% 49.0% -0.2%

Partnership Status

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 LE8 8BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single22.5%24.2%1.7% 37.9% -13.7%
Married: Opposite sex64.7%60.3%-4.4% 44.2% 16.1%
Separated0.7%2.5%1.8% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced7.6%7.6%0.0% 9.1% -1.5%
Widowed4.4%5.4%1.0% 6.1% -0.7%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.1%47.6%-5.5% 48.4% -0.8%
Good health34.8%37.8%3.0% 33.6% 4.2%
Fair health10.1%11%0.9% 12.7% -1.7%
Bad health1.4%3%1.6% 4.0% -1.0%
Very bad health0.6%0.6%0.0% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.7%14.9%-1.8% 18.2% -3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.4%8%-8.4% 9.6% -1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16%13.8%-2.2% 13.4% 0.4%
Apprenticeship5.1%6.5%1.4% 5.3% 1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.5%20.7%6.2% 16.9% 3.8%
Degree or Similar28.7%33.5%4.8% 33.8% -0.3%
Other2.5%2.5%0.0% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0.6%1.2%0.6% 3.1% -1.9%
Pakistani0%0.6%0.6% 2.7% -2.1%
Black African0%0.3%0.3% 2.5% -2.2%
Black Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Mixed White and Asian1.1%0%-1.1% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0%1.2%1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%1.5%0.9% 0.8% 0.7%
White97.8%94.7%-3.1% 81.4% 13.3%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.6%97.6%1.0% 83.2% 14.4%
European Union1.7%0.3%-1.4% 6.1% -5.8%
Africa1.1%0.3%-0.8% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia0%0.6%0.6% 5.6% -5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%1.2%1.2% 1.3% -0.1%
Oceania0.6%0%-0.6% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.6%97.6%1.0% 83.2% 14.4%
10+ Years0%0.9%0.9% 9.8% -8.9%
5-10 Years0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years2.8%0.9%-1.9% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.2% 76.7% 10.5%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held11.6% 13.5% -1.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33.9% 37.2% -3.3%
Christian61.9% 46.2% 15.7%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered3.6% 6.0% -2.4%

Safety

Is Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Street was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% lower than the Bosworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Park Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bosworth and the 113th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.



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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,700
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LE8 8BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Park Street are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Harborough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Park Street, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE8 8BB

Average Price
£329,071
Semi-Detached
£268,476
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£325,086
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£704,591

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Street

Average Price
£319,007
Semi-Detached
£270,999
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£358,439
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£715,087

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
11 Park Street, Leicester, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002024-06-28 £276,058
3 - 5 Park Street, Leicester, Leicestershire
Other, an established residential building
£685,0002022-06-30 £715,087
4B Park Street, Leicester, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£290,0002022-06-23 £321,888
4 Park Street, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£260,0002021-03-10 £317,712
9 Park Street, Leicester, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£180,0002020-10-16 £213,289
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE8 8BB

Employment

LE8 8BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee99
Retired73
Part-Time Employee38
Self-Employed27
Looking after home or family10
Student (economically inactive)9
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Other2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Education28
Human health and social work activities24
Manufacturing21
Professional, scientific and technical activities18
Construction14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Accommodation and food service activities11
Administrative and support service activities11
Other6
Information and communication6
Financial and insurance activities5
Transport and storage5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fleckney Church of England Primary School
Batchelor Road , Fleckney LE8 8BE
4out of 4 167 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Main Street , Kilby LE18 3TD
3out of 4 3,170 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Arnesby Church of England Primary School
Mill Hill Road , Arnesby LE8 5WG
3out of 4 3,755 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Kibworth Church of England Primary School
Hillcrest Avenue , Kibworth LE8 0NH
4out of 4 3,762 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
The Chase , Great Glen LE8 9EQ
3out of 4 4,980 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kibworth Mead Academy
Smeeton Road , Kibworth LE8 0LG
2out of 4 3,928 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Lady Byron School
The Cedars, 11 High Street , Fleckney LE8 8AJ
- not rated 590 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stoneygate School
6 London Road , Great Glen LE8 9DJ
- not rated 3,644 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Leicester Grammar School Trust
London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL
- not rated 4,414 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Crown Of India6 Leicester Road, Fleckney170 yd
Brookside Gardens Lunch ClubBrookside Gardens, School Street626 yd
The Golden Shield46 Main Street, Fleckney642 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hart Of Fleckney Bowls ClubHart Of Fleckney Bowls Club, Leicester Road203 yd
Old Crown7 High Street, Fleckney528 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Capital House6B High Street, Fleckney523 yd
Fleckney Fish Bar24 High Street, Fleckney523 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Central England Co-operativeCo-op Store, 26-30 High Street523 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fleckney Ce Primary School
BATCHELOR ROAD
grass pitches204 yd
Fleckney Sports And Leisure Centre
LEICESTER ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches304 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed27.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed26 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed35 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed35 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed4.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed6.44 Mbit/s

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