LE2 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Melbourne Road, 0.3km from Spinney Hills in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE2 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00069370 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE ROAD, LE2 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE ROAD, LE2 0DT.
562
38
£ 29,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE2 0DT 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
96% of LE2 0DT's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE2 0DT. The average age is 37.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE2 0DT has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Highfields Primary School
Charnwood Primary School
Bridge Junior School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Moat Community College
Shenton Primary School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Uplands Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
163 nearby- 7 - 11 Pharmacy0.2 km
- Apna Supermarket0.5 km
- Bangla Foods0.7 km
- Fancy Cloth (Mangoes)0.1 km
- Joshi Brothers0.1 km
- + 158 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Crescent Grill House0.2 km
- Dania Cafe1.0 km
- Highfields0.3 km
- Italian Coffee Bar0.9 km
- Karibuni Cafe0.3 km
- + 89 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- Chaska Grill0.2 km
- Deli Fresh0.3 km
- Highfield Pizza0.1 km
- Kandy And Shakes0.7 km
- Mr Chicken0.0 km
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Loaded Dog1.0 km
- Mount Zion Inn0.5 km
- The Y Bar1.0 km
- Helsinki0.9 km
- The Musician0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- The Food Warehouse0.5 km
- Umrah Supermarket0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Grafton House Hotel0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
- Dawn Centre0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.9 km
- South Wigston6.0 km
- Syston6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Duffield Street0.1 km
- Cecil Road0.1 km
- Duffield Street0.2 km
- Cecil Road0.2 km
- Maynard Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE20DT · Data under Open Government Licence