LE19 1WY is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from Fosse Park in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Winstanley ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE19, LE19 1WY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 26 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 1WY are sourced from Output Area E00130246 (shared with 197 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE19 1WY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE19 1WY.
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
LE19 1WY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 1WY. 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)
LE19 1WY has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Ravenhurst Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Baxterstorey Ltd At National Distribution Centre0.4 km
- Chaiiwala0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Gilly's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Itsu0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Makro0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Watergate Fish Bar0.8 km
- Greggs - Leicester0.8 km
- Mr Rice0.8 km
- Maharaja0.8 km
- Pizza Chef0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- W H Smith1.0 km
- Holland And Barrett0.8 km
- MFG Londis Osiers0.6 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Marriott Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Winstanley Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough3.5 km
- South Wigston4.6 km
- Leicester5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Harcourt Way0.1 km
- Harcourt Way0.1 km
- Meridian North0.2 km
- Meridian North0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE191WY · Data under Open Government Licence