LE19 1LU is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Thorpe Astley in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Winstanley ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE19, LE19 1LU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blaby.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LE19 1LU are sourced from Output Area E00130246 (shared with 197 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE19 1LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE19 1LU.
322
34
£ 45,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LE19 1LU's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE19 1LU. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE19 1LU is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingsway Primary School
The Winstanley School
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Ravenhurst Primary School
Caldecote Community Primary School
Fossebrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Street News0.8 km
- Newell Chemist0.9 km
- Bidford Convenience Store0.9 km
- MFG Esso Meridian Way0.6 km
- Braunstone Community Life Food Bank0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Civic Community Lounge0.7 km
- The Observatory Beefeater0.0 km
- Bees Knees0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- 360 Play (Leicester) Ltd0.3 km
- Chiquito, Kick-Ass Burrito And Chicken Cartel0.3 km
- Five Guys0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.2 km
- Makro0.7 km
- Central England Co-Operative Society0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Braunstone Chippy0.9 km
- Oriental House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough4.7 km
- Leicester4.9 km
- South Wigston5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Withers Way0.1 km
- Tiber Way0.2 km
- Tiber Way0.2 km
- Royal Mail0.2 km
- Royal Mail0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE191LU · Data under Open Government Licence