LE3 0AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 0AD offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00178552 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE3 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE3 0AD.
577
24
£ 42,900 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0AD 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
Cultural diversity defines LE3 0AD — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 24 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0AD. The average age is 23.8. 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 & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 0AD is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shaftesbury Junior School
Hazel Community Primary School
The Children's Hospital School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Fullhurst Community College
St Mary's Fields Primary School
Castle Mead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Alma Supermarket0.6 km
- Amiko Local0.8 km
- European Express0.7 km
- Island Supermarket0.6 km
- Istanbul Bakery0.6 km
- + 74 more
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Dubai Shawarma0.6 km
- Lyn's Cafe0.6 km
- Pizza Palz0.5 km
- 96 Coffee By Numbers0.9 km
- Kensington Tea Bar0.8 km
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Anika Balti Express0.7 km
- Chicken And Pizza Express0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Narborough House0.8 km
- Pizza Italiano0.6 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Sue Townsend Theatre1.0 km
- 2Funky Street Kitchen0.7 km
- Black Horse Public House0.7 km
- Dog House Bar Leicester0.6 km
- Metal Monocle0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.5 km
- Abinger Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.6 km
- South Wigston4.9 km
- Narborough7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lidl0.0 km
- Coriander Road0.2 km
- Wilberforce Road0.2 km
- Wilberforce Road0.3 km
- Eastern Boulevard0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30AD · Data under Open Government Licence