Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

BERNERS STREET, LE2 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERNERS STREET, LE2 0AF.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE2 0AF 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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3/10
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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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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in LE2 0AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

LE2 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Berners Street, 0.4km from Spinney Hills in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0AF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LE2 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00069369 (shared with 2 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 0AF. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.6%
Asian / British Asian56.2%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed24.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

LE2 0AF has low crime rates — 31 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 offences168
Shoplifting60
Anti-social behaviour59
Public order40
Criminal damage and arson38

school Local Schools

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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.2 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.4 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.4 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.5 km
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.5 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.6 km
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Shenton Primary School

Good477 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good414 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

167 nearby
  • 7 - 11 Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Apna Supermarket0.5 km
  • Bangla Foods0.6 km
  • Fancy Cloth (Mangoes)0.2 km
  • Joshi Brothers0.1 km
  • + 162 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

115 nearby
  • Coffee Maison1.0 km
  • Crescent Grill House0.3 km
  • Dania Cafe0.9 km
  • Highfields0.2 km
  • Italian Coffee Bar0.8 km
  • + 110 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

97 nearby
  • Chaska Grill0.3 km
  • Deli Fresh0.4 km
  • Highfield Pizza0.2 km
  • Kandy And Shakes0.8 km
  • Mr Chicken0.1 km
  • + 92 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Loaded Dog0.9 km
  • Mount Zion Inn0.4 km
  • The Marquis0.9 km
  • The Y Bar0.9 km
  • Helsinki0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.4 km
  • Umrah Supermarket0.4 km
  • Choice Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Grafton House Hotel0.7 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.6 km
  • Dawn Centre0.7 km
  • Belmont House Hotel0.9 km
  • Ramada Encore Leicester1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.8 km
  • South Wigston6.0 km
  • Syston6.8 km

Bus Stops

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