LE2 0BP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Stoneygate ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0BP is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00068866 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE2 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE2 0BP.
361
37
£ 39,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE2 0BP 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
65% of LE2 0BP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE2 0BP. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
Crime around LE2 0BP is above average at 137 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
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Moat Community College
Highfields Primary School
Uplands Infant School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Medway Community Primary School
Charnwood Primary School
The Children's Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
160 nearby- Mr B Gardner (Eggs)0.3 km
- Tuga Pastries (Bakers)0.3 km
- H M M Stores0.5 km
- International Market0.4 km
- Mr R Poulter (Poulter Fishmonger)0.3 km
- + 155 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Belmont House Hotel0.3 km
- Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.6 km
- Ramada Encore Leicester0.7 km
- Dawn Centre0.1 km
- Travelodge Leicester City Centre0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Brick And Beam0.5 km
- Regent Club0.5 km
- Milap Club0.9 km
- Rainbow And Dove0.5 km
- The Y Bar0.4 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
183 nearby- An Najeeb0.3 km
- Curve0.7 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen0.3 km
- La Lory Restaurant0.8 km
- LOROS Cafe0.4 km
- + 178 more
Takeaway Shop
111 nearby- The Momo Hut (Takeaway)0.3 km
- Leicester Sweet And Bakery0.8 km
- Santhi Restaurant0.5 km
- Shawarma Time0.8 km
- Ashna Kebab0.8 km
- + 106 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Choice Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.3 km
- South Wigston5.5 km
- Syston7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lincoln Street0.1 km
- Lincoln Street0.1 km
- Prebend Street0.2 km
- Prebend Street0.3 km
- Leicester Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE20BP · Data under Open Government Licence