Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

GOPSALL STREET, LE2 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOPSALL STREET, LE2 0DP.

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Population

527

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /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 0DP 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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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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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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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in LE2 0DP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LE2 0DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gopsall Street, 0.3km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0DP 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00069383 (shared with 8 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 0DP. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British6.1%
Asian / British Asian69.3%
Black / African / Caribbean22.2%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

4 sales · Mean £ 156,025

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

Crime around LE2 0DP is moderate at 55 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 offences351
Anti-social behaviour152
Criminal damage and arson94
Public order89
Shoplifting78

school Local Schools

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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.1 km
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.1 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.3 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.3 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.4 km
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Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils0.4 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.8 km
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Spinney Hill Primary School

Good692 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

131 nearby
  • 23 Wine And Whiskey1.0 km
  • BS Off Licence0.9 km
  • Spice Mart0.6 km
  • Mr D Kennealy (Fruit & Veg)0.7 km
  • Tylers Ltd (Fruit & Veg)0.7 km
  • + 126 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

108 nearby
  • Chaiiwala0.9 km
  • Wingtrapp1.0 km
  • Afrikana0.9 km
  • Al Feena0.7 km
  • Chutney Ivy1.0 km
  • + 103 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • Chilli Flames0.9 km
  • Oodles1.0 km
  • Burger Boi0.6 km
  • LAYTEA DMM0.7 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.9 km
  • + 71 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Dawn Centre0.5 km
  • Grafton House Hotel0.4 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.6 km
  • Belmont House Hotel0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.8 km
  • R Bar0.9 km
  • Revolution0.9 km
  • The Exchange Bar1.0 km
  • The Hind0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.7 km
  • South Wigston5.5 km
  • Syston7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Donnington Street0.1 km
  • Donnington Street0.1 km
  • St Peters Road0.2 km
  • Highfield Street0.2 km
  • Melbourne Road0.2 km