Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

KINGS NEWTON STREET, LE2 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS NEWTON STREET, LE2 0DQ.

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Population

501

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE2 0DQ 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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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
workEmployment
2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines LE2 0DQ — 85% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 22.2% year-on-year.

home £200,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE2 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kings Newton Street, 0.3km from Park Vale in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Spinney Hills ward and the Leicester South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 22.2% 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00069347 (shared with 5 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 0DQ. 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

White / British3.0%
Asian / British Asian85.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 172,500

4 sales · Mean £ 177,500

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

LE2 0DQ has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences333
Anti-social behaviour129
Criminal damage and arson82
Public order64
Other theft46

school Local Schools

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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.2 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.2 km
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Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils0.3 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.5 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.5 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.7 km
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Spinney Hill Primary School

Good692 pupils0.7 km
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Madani Girls' School

Good365 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

93 nearby
  • Next Directory1.0 km
  • Al Feena1.0 km
  • Jimmys Killer Prawns0.8 km
  • Kobe Sizzlers0.8 km
  • Mumbai Inn0.9 km
  • + 88 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

73 nearby
  • Aavkar1.0 km
  • Mr Veggie1.0 km
  • Burger Boi0.8 km
  • LAYTEA DMM0.9 km
  • Chaska Grill0.8 km
  • + 68 more
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Retailers - Other

131 nearby
  • Spice Mart0.9 km
  • Mr D Kennealy (Fruit & Veg)0.9 km
  • Tylers Ltd (Fruit & Veg)0.9 km
  • 7 - 11 Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Apna Supermarket0.2 km
  • + 126 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Dawn Centre0.8 km
  • Grafton House Hotel0.6 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.9 km
  • Belmont House Hotel0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Hind0.9 km
  • The Parcel Yard0.9 km
  • Loaded Dog0.6 km
  • Mount Zion Inn0.5 km
  • The Marquis0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Umrah Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.9 km
  • South Wigston5.5 km
  • Syston7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Laurel Road0.1 km
  • Melbourne Road0.1 km
  • Laurel Road0.1 km
  • St Peters Road0.2 km
  • Melbourne Road0.2 km