Overview of LE8 8BU

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Rowley Close is in Fleckney, Leicester and in Harborough district. LE8 8BU 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 Rowley Close, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LE8 8BT, LE8 8BS, LE8 8BW, LE8 8UL, LE8 8UN, LE8 8AE, LE8 8UH, LE8 8TL, LE8 8BY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE8 8BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52%52.8%0.8% 51.0% 1.8%
Male48%47.2%-0.8% 49.0% -1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.2%31.8%7.6% 37.9% -6.1%
Married: Opposite sex61.7%50.9%-10.8% 44.2% 6.7%
Married: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Separated3%2.2%-0.8% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced9.3%8.6%-0.7% 9.1% -0.5%
Widowed1.9%5.6%3.7% 6.1% -0.5%

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 (86.4%) 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 health50%46.6%-3.4% 48.4% -1.8%
Good health38.4%39.8%1.4% 33.6% 6.2%
Fair health9.3%10.4%1.1% 12.7% -2.3%
Bad health2.3%2.3%0.0% 4.0% -1.7%
Very bad health0%1%1.0% 1.2% -0.2%

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 qualifications24.2%16.5%-7.7% 18.2% -1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18.2%6.8%-11.4% 9.6% -2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.6%17.7%5.1% 13.4% 4.3%
Apprenticeship7.1%10.5%3.4% 5.3% 5.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.2%19.9%8.7% 16.9% 3.0%
Degree or Similar24.9%27.8%2.9% 33.8% -6.0%
Other1.9%0.8%-1.1% 2.8% -2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Chinese0.3%0%-0.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0.3%2.3%2.0% 3.1% -0.8%
Other Asian0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0.8%0.6%-0.2% 0.8% -0.2%
White98.6%96.1%-2.5% 81.4% 14.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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 Kingdom97.5%96.4%-1.1% 83.2% 13.2%
European Union1.4%1.9%0.5% 6.1% -4.2%
Africa0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia0.6%0.6%0.0% 5.6% -5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.2%96.1%-1.1% 83.2% 12.9%
10+ Years0%3.2%3.2% 9.8% -6.6%
5-10 Years0%0.3%0.3% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years0.8%0%-0.8% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years2%0.3%-1.7% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.1% 76.7% 10.4%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Other EU countries1% 1.5% -0.5%
No passport held11% 13.5% -2.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.6% 37.2% 1.4%
Christian53.6% 46.2% 7.4%
Hindu2.3% 1.7% 0.6%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Rowley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowley Close was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.0% lower than the Bosworth average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Rowley Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bosworth and the 16th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Harborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

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 8BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rowley Close are based on 14 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 Rowley Close, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE8 8BU

Average Price
£299,817
Semi-Detached
£284,564
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£308,969
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rowley Close

Average Price
£294,908
Semi-Detached
£279,409
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£315,574
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rowley CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Rowley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002023-10-06 £264,676
8 Rowley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£270,0002023-09-29 £284,677
5 Rowley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£282,0002022-02-14 £311,572
7 Rowley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£228,0002019-10-03 £268,761
2 Rowley Close, Leicester, Leicestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£190,0002014-05-12 £304,835
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE8 8BU

Employment

LE8 8BU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee105
Retired75
Part-Time Employee27
Self-Employed26
Student (economically inactive)11
Looking after home or family8
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Other3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Manufacturing25
Other18
Construction16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Transport and storage12
Financial and insurance activities11
Administrative and support service activities10
Education7
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing5
Accommodation and food service activities5
Information and communication2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1

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 1,065 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Kibworth Church of England Primary School
Hillcrest Avenue , Kibworth LE8 0NH
4out of 4 3,661 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Arnesby Church of England Primary School
Mill Hill Road , Arnesby LE8 5WG
3out of 4 3,706 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Main Street , Kilby LE18 3TD
3out of 4 4,123 yd Voluntary aided school Yes 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 3,553 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 707 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stoneygate School
6 London Road , Great Glen LE8 9DJ
- not rated 4,526 yd Other independent school No 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
Coba International LtdCoba Plastics Ltd, Marlborough Drive482 yd
Brookside Gardens Lunch ClubBrookside Gardens, School Street579 yd
The Golden Shield46 Main Street, Fleckney631 yd
Crown Of India6 Leicester Road, Fleckney1,071 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Old Crown7 High Street, Fleckney692 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Capital House6B High Street, Fleckney687 yd
Fleckney Fish Bar24 High Street, Fleckney687 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Central England Co-operativeCo-op Store, 26-30 High Street687 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Lodge Road Recreation Ground
Lodge Road
grass pitches220 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 speed62.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed56.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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