Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

MELBOURNE ROAD, LE2 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE ROAD, LE2 0DT.

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Population

562

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
workEmployment
3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British1.1%
Asian / British Asian96.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences158
Anti-social behaviour59
Shoplifting58
Public order35
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.3 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.3 km
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Bridge Junior School

Requires Improvement356 pupils0.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good414 pupils0.5 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.5 km
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Shenton Primary School

Good477 pupils0.5 km
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.6 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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

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