Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

MELBOURNE STREET, LE2 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE STREET, LE2 0AR.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences167
Shoplifting60
Anti-social behaviour50
Public order48
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.2 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.3 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.4 km
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Shenton Primary School

Good477 pupils0.5 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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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.7 km
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.3 km
  • Umrah Supermarket0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

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