LE21 4BX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.
The people who live in LE21 4BX are typical of a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are high (246 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 LE21 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00169534 (shared with 588 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE21 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE21 4BX.
162
42
£ 39,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE21 4BX 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
Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in LE21 4BX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE21 4BX. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE21 4BX are high at 246 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
Moat Community College
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Uplands Infant School
The Children's Hospital School
Medway Community Primary School
Charnwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
172 nearby- Mr B Gardner (Eggs)0.0 km
- Tuga Pastries (Bakers)0.0 km
- Asha Supermarket1.0 km
- H M M Stores0.2 km
- International Market0.2 km
- + 167 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Belmont House Hotel0.4 km
- Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.3 km
- Ramada Encore Leicester0.4 km
- Dawn Centre0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
66 nearby- Brick And Beam0.3 km
- Regent Club0.5 km
- Rainbow And Dove0.2 km
- The Y Bar0.1 km
- Midas0.4 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
265 nearby- An Najeeb0.3 km
- Curve0.5 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen0.1 km
- La Lory Restaurant0.6 km
- LOROS Cafe0.3 km
- + 260 more
Takeaway Shop
125 nearby- The Momo Hut (Takeaway)0.0 km
- Leicester Sweet And Bakery0.6 km
- Santhi Restaurant0.2 km
- Shawarma Time0.6 km
- Calypso Grill0.9 km
- + 120 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Choice Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.1 km
- South Wigston5.6 km
- Syston7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Leicester Rail Station0.1 km
- Station Street0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Station Street0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LE214BX · Data under Open Government Licence