Forbes Close, Glenfield, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE3 8LF.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Forbes Close, Glenfield, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £217,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £148,357. By property type, sales here have been 88% terraced, 13% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Forbes Close range from £111,500 to £217,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Forbes Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forbes Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LE3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £148,357 | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £165,000 | 31 May 2023 |
Sold prices on Forbes Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Forbes Close LE3 8LF | 24 Aug 2026 | £217,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Forbes Close LE3 8LF | 26 Jul 2024 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Forbes Close LE3 8LF | 21 Jun 2024 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Forbes Close LE3 8LF | 31 May 2023 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Forbes Close LE3 8LF | 24 Feb 2023 | £190,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 22, Forbes Close LE3 8LF | 28 May 2020 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Forbes Close LE3 8LF | 23 Nov 2018 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Forbes Close LE3 8LF | 12 Dec 2017 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Forbes Close LE3 8LF | 31 Jul 2017 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Forbes Close LE3 8LF | 12 Aug 2016 | £111,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Forbes Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Educ8 Leicestershire 15 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Glenfield Primary School 433 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Forest Lodge Academy 552 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Herewoode Academy 979 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Hall School 490 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Braunstone Community Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| West Gate School 199 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–19 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Leicester station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
- Narborough station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
- South Wigston station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Forbes Close (opp, Tournament Road) 1 min walk
- Cranstone Crescent (outside, Cranstone Crescent) 1 min walk
- Ibbeston Avenue (opp, Tatlow Road) 1 min walk
- Tatlow Road (N Bound, Ibbetson Avenue) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Oakmeadow Surgery (Gj Ingrams)
87 Tatlow Road, Glenfield, Leicester · 0.0 mi - Hockley Farm Med Pract (A Nana)
39 Hockley Farm Road, Leicester · 0.9 mi - The Parks Medical Centre (B Hainsworth)
340 Aikman Avenue, Leicester · 0.9 mi - The Glenfield Surgery
111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Braunstone Frith · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Dominion Express · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Kirby Frith Express · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Glenfield · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Parkem Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Healthpoint Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Hockley Farm Chemist · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 43.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 42.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 642 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 26.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,707 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Leicester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Forbes Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 40.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.8% | 7.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 7.7% | 4.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.3% | 43.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.8% | 3.8% |
Religion
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 23% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 24.7% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 23.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 4.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 58.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.4% | 41.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 26.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.9% | 26.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.9% | 11.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12% | 10.7% |
| Other qualifications | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.8% |
General health
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.4% | 41.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 32.4% | 33% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.5% | 19.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.8% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Leicester.
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