Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE2 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE2 0AY.

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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 0AY 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

92% of LE2 0AY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Spinney Hills in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0AY 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0AY 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 0AY. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

LE2 0AY 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 offences157
Shoplifting93
Public order52
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson35

school Local Schools

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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.2 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.6 km
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Bridge Junior School

Requires Improvement356 pupils0.6 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.7 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

158 nearby
  • Azmar Food Centre0.8 km
  • Iman Supermarket0.7 km
  • Spice Mart0.5 km
  • Tai Fat Co1.0 km
  • The Forum0.8 km
  • + 153 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Grafton House Hotel0.8 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.5 km
  • Dawn Centre0.7 km
  • Belmont House Hotel1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.8 km
  • Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.7 km
  • R Bar0.8 km
  • The Exchange Bar0.8 km
  • The Hind0.9 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

135 nearby
  • Afrikana0.8 km
  • Al Feena0.7 km
  • Chutney Ivy0.8 km
  • Haute Dolci0.8 km
  • Hughie's Cafe0.7 km
  • + 130 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Yours Supermarket1.0 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

93 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.9 km
  • Fresh Naan0.7 km
  • LAYTEA DMM0.9 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.8 km
  • Special Shawarma0.7 km
  • + 88 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.8 km
  • South Wigston6.1 km
  • Syston6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Maynard Road0.2 km
  • Cecil Road0.2 km
  • Upper Charnwood Street0.2 km
  • Cecil Road0.3 km
  • Brunswick Street0.3 km