Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

UPPER CHARNWOOD STREET, LE2 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER CHARNWOOD STREET, LE2 0AU.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE2 0AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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7/10
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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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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LE2 0AU has a highly multicultural community character — 92% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Charnwood 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 0AU 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 34% 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 14% — 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: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00069350 (shared with 12 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 0AU. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British2.1%
Asian / British Asian92.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 175,000

3 sales · Mean £ 179,702

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

LE2 0AU 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 offences149
Shoplifting60
Anti-social behaviour53
Public order41
Criminal damage and arson35

school Local Schools

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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.1 km
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Shenton Primary School

Good477 pupils0.4 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 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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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.5 km
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Green Lane Infant School

Good322 pupils0.7 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • 7 - 11 Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Apna Supermarket0.7 km
  • Bangla Foods0.9 km
  • Fancy Cloth (Mangoes)0.3 km
  • Joshi Brothers0.2 km
  • + 150 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Bostik Bistro0.9 km
  • Crescent Grill House0.1 km
  • Highfields0.5 km
  • Karibuni Cafe0.5 km
  • Marrakesh0.8 km
  • + 97 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • Chaska Grill0.1 km
  • Deli Fresh0.4 km
  • Highfield Pizza0.1 km
  • Kandy And Shakes0.6 km
  • Mr Chicken0.3 km
  • + 74 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

8 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse0.3 km
  • Umrah Supermarket0.3 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • + 3 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
  • Syston6.6 km

Bus Stops

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