Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE2 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

371

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE2 0BJ 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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. LE2 0BJ's IMD rank, 6% unemployment, and 20% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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

LE2 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Highfields in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Stoneygate ward and the Leicester South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE2 0BJ offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00069403 (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 0BJ. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.8%
Asian / British Asian31.0%
Black / African / Caribbean18.9%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around LE2 0BJ is above average at 105 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences298
Anti-social behaviour152
Public order106
Shoplifting95
Criminal damage and arson85

school Local Schools

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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.3 km
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Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils0.4 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.5 km
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.5 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.6 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.6 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.0 km
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St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement565 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

105 nearby
  • Spice Mart0.7 km
  • Mr D Kennealy (Fruit & Veg)0.6 km
  • Tylers Ltd (Fruit & Veg)0.6 km
  • Odra International Supermarket0.3 km
  • One Below0.8 km
  • + 100 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Grafton House Hotel0.1 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.7 km
  • Dawn Centre0.4 km
  • Belmont House Hotel0.2 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.6 km
  • R Bar0.8 km
  • Revolution0.6 km
  • The Exchange Bar0.9 km
  • The Hind0.4 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

141 nearby
  • Afrikana0.8 km
  • Al Feena0.6 km
  • Chutney Ivy0.9 km
  • Haute Dolci0.8 km
  • Jimmys Killer Prawns0.3 km
  • + 136 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

87 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.2 km
  • LAYTEA DMM0.3 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.8 km
  • Queens Pizza & Pasta0.7 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 82 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.5 km
  • South Wigston5.1 km
  • Syston7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Saxby Street0.1 km
  • Adventist Church0.1 km
  • Saxby Street0.1 km
  • Saxby Street0.1 km
  • Granville Road0.1 km