LE2 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Melbourne Street, 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 0AR 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE2 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00069353 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE STREET, LE2 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE STREET, LE2 0AR.
552
34
£ 29,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE2 0AR 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines LE2 0AR — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE2 0AR. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE2 0AR has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Charnwood Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Moat Community College
Shenton Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bridge Junior School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
155 nearby- Aum Pan/ Razzi Pan Centre0.9 km
- Johnson Green Grocers0.9 km
- Nisa Grocers / Londis1.0 km
- Sea King0.9 km
- Soand Meat Shop0.9 km
- + 150 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Green Lane Social Club / Jitu's Dhaba0.9 km
- Mount Zion Inn0.5 km
- Brick And Beam0.7 km
- Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox0.7 km
- Midas0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
111 nearby- Bruberry0.9 km
- Chaiiwala0.9 km
- Dhaaba 660.9 km
- Rolls And Roti0.8 km
- Roomformore Ltd0.9 km
- + 106 more
Takeaway Shop
89 nearby- Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
- East Park Chippy0.9 km
- K K Grill X-Press0.9 km
- Lariwala0.9 km
- Maryland Grill0.9 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- The Food Warehouse0.3 km
- Umrah Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Grafton House Hotel0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- Ramada Encore Leicester0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Dawn Centre0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.8 km
- South Wigston6.1 km
- Syston6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cecil Road0.2 km
- Cecil Road0.2 km
- Maynard Road0.2 km
- Duffield Street0.2 km
- Upper Charnwood Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE20AR · Data under Open Government Licence