LE2 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Twycross 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 0DU 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00069390 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TWYCROSS STREET, LE2 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TWYCROSS STREET, LE2 0DU.
425
32
£ 31,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE2 0DU 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
88% of LE2 0DU's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE2 0DU. 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
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
£ 179,000
2 sales · Mean £ 179,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE2 0DU 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.
school Local Schools
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Uplands Infant School
Highfields Primary School
Sparkenhoe Community 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
100 nearby- Madisons0.5 km
- Sichuan Brothers Restaurant0.5 km
- Chocoberry Cafe0.5 km
- J's Cafe0.4 km
- Oro Bakes & Coffee0.5 km
- + 95 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- The Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Umrah Supermarket0.7 km
- Choice Supermarket0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- Chicken Fun1.0 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.5 km
- TJ's Burgers0.5 km
- La Mama0.8 km
- Shahid's (LTD)1.0 km
- + 68 more
Retailers - Other
128 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 Butchers0.9 km
- + 123 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Milap Club0.8 km
- Rainbow And Dove0.9 km
- The Y Bar0.8 km
- Loaded Dog0.5 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
- Donnington Street0.2 km
- Melbourne Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE20DU · Data under Open Government Licence