Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

TWYCROSS STREET, LE2 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TWYCROSS STREET, LE2 0DW.

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Population

536

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE2 0DW 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
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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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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines LE2 0DW — 87% 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 down 10.3% year-on-year.

home £225,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE2 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Twycross Street, 0.2km from Park Vale in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Spinney Hills ward and the Leicester South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE2 0DW offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 10.3% 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 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00069345 (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 0DW. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British1.3%
Asian / British Asian86.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 222,500

7 sales · Mean £ 187,357

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

LE2 0DW has low crime rates — 41 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 offences308
Anti-social behaviour107
Criminal damage and arson76
Public order65
Other theft42

school Local Schools

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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.1 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.1 km
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Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils0.4 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.4 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.5 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.6 km
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Spinney Hill Primary School

Good692 pupils0.7 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Grafton House Hotel0.6 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.8 km
  • Croft Hotel0.9 km
  • Dawn Centre0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

95 nearby
  • Madisons0.6 km
  • Sichuan Brothers Restaurant0.7 km
  • Chocoberry Cafe0.6 km
  • J's Cafe0.3 km
  • Oro Bakes & Coffee0.5 km
  • + 90 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

73 nearby
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
  • TJ's Burgers0.6 km
  • La Mama0.7 km
  • Shahid's (LTD)0.9 km
  • Biryaniwala0.6 km
  • + 68 more
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Retailers - Other

135 nearby
  • Mr R Poulter (Poulter Fishmonger)0.9 km
  • Al Jam'e Halal Butchers0.7 km
  • Alhamdulillah General Store0.4 km
  • Caribbean Supermarket0.4 km
  • Evington Halal Butchers0.7 km
  • + 130 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Milap Club0.8 km
  • Loaded Dog0.6 km
  • Mount Zion Inn0.4 km
  • The Marquis0.7 km
  • The Soundhouse1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.9 km
  • South Wigston5.6 km
  • Syston7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Melbourne Road0.2 km
  • Donnington Street0.2 km
  • St Peters Road0.2 km
  • Laurel Road0.2 km
  • Donnington Street0.2 km