Is LE87 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in LE87 are higher than average, at 9308 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of LE87?

The population for the LE87 area is approximately 175 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE87 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LE87 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

175

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10

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1/10

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10/10

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1/10

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10/10

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1/10

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10/10

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1/10

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Area Character

LE87 has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE87 is a postcode district in Leicester, East Midlands, covering 41 active and 41 retired postcodes.

The majority of LE87 (83% of postcodes) consists of a professionally active, ethnically diverse neighbourhood. Overall, LE87 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Safety: Crime runs above average across LE87 at 9308 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district's average age of 27 reflects a young, transient community — common near universities or with a high concentration of rental properties.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LE87 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.3%

Asian / British Asian24.9%

Black / African / Caribbean21.5%

Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active

FT: 20%

Unemployed: 4%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Shoplifting410

Violence and sexual offences355

Public order221

Other theft158

Anti-social behaviour146