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.
UPPER CHARNWOOD STREET, LE2 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER CHARNWOOD STREET, LE2 0AU.
377
33
£ 29,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Charnwood Primary School
Shenton Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bridge Junior School
Moat Community College
Green Lane Infant School
Taylor Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
102 nearby- Bostik Bistro0.9 km
- Crescent Grill House0.1 km
- Highfields0.5 km
- Karibuni Cafe0.5 km
- Marrakesh0.8 km
- + 97 more
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, 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
Supermarkets
8 nearby- The Food Warehouse0.3 km
- Umrah Supermarket0.3 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 3 more
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
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Postcode Profile: LE20AU · Data under Open Government Licence