Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

CECIL ROAD, LE2 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECIL ROAD, LE2 0AB.

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Population

552

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE2 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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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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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines LE2 0AB — 91% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

LE2 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cecil Road, 0.5km from Spinney Hills in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0AB is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LE2 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00069353 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE2 0AB. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British2.4%
Asian / British Asian91.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE2 0AB has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences147
Shoplifting60
Anti-social behaviour50
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.1 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.4 km
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Shenton Primary School

Good477 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good414 pupils0.5 km
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Bridge Junior School

Requires Improvement356 pupils0.5 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.5 km
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Green Lane Infant School

Good322 pupils0.7 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • 7 - 11 Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Apna Supermarket0.7 km
  • Bangla Foods0.8 km
  • Fancy Cloth (Mangoes)0.2 km
  • Joshi Brothers0.2 km
  • + 150 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Bostik Bistro1.0 km
  • Crescent Grill House0.1 km
  • Highfields0.5 km
  • Karibuni Cafe0.5 km
  • Marrakesh0.7 km
  • + 80 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Chaska Grill0.1 km
  • Deli Fresh0.4 km
  • Highfield Pizza0.1 km
  • Kandy And Shakes0.6 km
  • Mr Chicken0.2 km
  • + 72 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Grafton House Hotel0.9 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.6 km
  • Dawn Centre0.8 km
  • Ramada Encore Leicester0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse0.3 km
  • Umrah Supermarket0.4 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Brick And Beam0.7 km
  • Royal Standard Leicester1.0 km
  • The Y Bar0.9 km
  • Milap Club0.2 km
  • Rainbow And Dove0.9 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.9 km
  • South Wigston6.2 km
  • Syston6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cecil Road0.1 km
  • Maynard Road0.1 km
  • Cecil Road0.2 km
  • Upper Charnwood Street0.2 km
  • Duffield Street0.3 km