Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE2 0BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

361

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /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 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.

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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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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British35.0%
Asian / British Asian32.8%
Black / African / Caribbean15.4%
Other / Mixed16.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
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)

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.

Violence and sexual offences382
Shoplifting241
Anti-social behaviour201
Public order151
Other theft110

school Local Schools

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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.1 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.2 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 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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Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils0.6 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.9 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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
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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