LE2 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Earl Howe Street, 0.4km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Spinney Hills ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0DF 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 28% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.3% year-on-year. 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00069390 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EARL HOWE STREET, LE2 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARL HOWE STREET, LE2 0DF.
425
32
£ 31,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE2 0DF 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
LE2 0DF has a highly multicultural community character — 88% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE2 0DF. The average age is 31.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
4 sales · Mean £ 168,750
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE2 0DF is moderate at 59 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.
school Local Schools
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Uplands Infant School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Medway Community Primary School
Moat Community College
Charnwood Primary School
Spinney Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Grafton House Hotel0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
- Croft Hotel0.9 km
- Dawn Centre0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Madisons0.5 km
- Sichuan Brothers Restaurant0.5 km
- Chocoberry Cafe0.4 km
- J's Cafe0.3 km
- Oro Bakes & Coffee0.5 km
- + 94 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- The Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Umrah Supermarket0.7 km
- Choice Supermarket0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.5 km
- TJ's Burgers0.5 km
- La Mama0.7 km
- Biryaniwala0.6 km
- Highfield Halaal Bakery0.3 km
- + 67 more
Retailers - Other
126 nearby- Mr R Poulter (Poulter Fishmonger)0.7 km
- Al Jam'e Halal Butchers0.8 km
- Alhamdulillah General Store0.4 km
- Caribbean Supermarket0.4 km
- Evington Halal Butchers0.8 km
- + 121 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Milap Club0.8 km
- Rainbow And Dove0.9 km
- The Y Bar0.8 km
- Loaded Dog0.4 km
- Mount Zion Inn0.2 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.7 km
- South Wigston5.5 km
- Syston7.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Peters Road0.1 km
- Melbourne Road0.1 km
- Highfield Street0.1 km
- Melbourne Road0.1 km
- Highfield Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE20DF · Data under Open Government Licence