LE2 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0BD is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% 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 is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00069357 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE2 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE2 0BD.
512
37
£ 29,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE2 0BD 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
With 66% social renting, LE2 0BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE2 0BD. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE2 0BD is moderate at 65 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
Moat Community College
Highfields Primary School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Charnwood Primary School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Uplands Infant School
Shenton Primary School
Medway Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
161 nearby- Azmar Food Centre0.8 km
- Iman Supermarket0.7 km
- Spice Mart0.3 km
- The Forum1.0 km
- Mr D Kennealy (Fruit & Veg)0.4 km
- + 156 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Grafton House Hotel0.5 km
- Ibis Hotel0.3 km
- Dawn Centre0.4 km
- Belmont House Hotel0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Barley Mow0.6 km
- Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.7 km
- R Bar0.6 km
- Revolution0.8 km
- The Exchange Bar0.6 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
173 nearby- Afrikana0.6 km
- Al Feena0.4 km
- Chutney Ivy0.6 km
- Haute Dolci0.6 km
- Hughie's Cafe0.7 km
- + 168 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
99 nearby- Burger Boi0.6 km
- Fresh Naan0.7 km
- LAYTEA DMM0.6 km
- Pizza GoGo0.6 km
- Special Shawarma0.7 km
- + 94 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.5 km
- South Wigston5.8 km
- Syston7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lincoln Street0.3 km
- Lincoln Street0.3 km
- Duffield Street0.4 km
- Duffield Street0.4 km
- Leicester Mercury0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: LE20BD · Data under Open Government Licence