LE19 1LW is a sought-after residential area on Meridian Way, 0.5km 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 1LW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1LW are sourced from Output Area E00130246 (shared with 197 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERIDIAN WAY, LE19 1LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERIDIAN WAY, LE19 1LW.
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£ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE19 1LW combines high owner-occupation (65%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE19 1LW. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE19 1LW has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Fossebrook Primary School
Caldecote Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Street News0.8 km
- Bidford Convenience Store0.8 km
- MFG Esso Meridian Way0.8 km
- Braunstone Community Life Food Bank0.8 km
- Premier Convenience0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Civic Community Lounge0.8 km
- The Observatory Beefeater0.2 km
- Bees Knees0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 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
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.0 km
- Makro0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Oriental House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough4.8 km
- Leicester4.9 km
- South Wigston5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Withers Way0.0 km
- Owen Close0.1 km
- Royal Mail0.2 km
- Owen Close0.2 km
- Royal Mail0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE191LW · Data under Open Government Licence