LE3 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 0AE offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00069482 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE3 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE3 0AE.
519
28
£ 35,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0AE 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 0AE — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 28 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0AE. The average age is 27.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 0AE is above average at 99 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
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Castle Mead Academy
Brook Mead Academy
The Children's Hospital School
Hazel Community Primary School
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Fullhurst Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Leicester Food & Wine1.0 km
- PB Fruit And Veg0.8 km
- Alex-PL Polska Drogeria (Health Store)0.5 km
- Bucharest Mini Market0.4 km
- Global Grocers0.2 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- FoxhutBar (Bricklayer Arms)1.0 km
- Sue Townsend Theatre0.8 km
- The Two-Tailed Lion1.0 km
- West Leicester Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Blue Boar0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- 96 Coffee By Numbers1.0 km
- Kensington Tea Bar0.8 km
- Magistrates Court Cafe1.0 km
- Osborne Cup0.8 km
- Rileys0.8 km
- + 79 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Hot Fudge0.9 km
- Leicester City Fish Bar1.0 km
- Popeyes1.0 km
- TJ Foods Leics Ltd1.0 km
- Welford Chippy0.9 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Abinger Guest House0.8 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.6 km
- Holiday Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- B And M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.5 km
- South Wigston5.1 km
- Narborough7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gaul Street0.2 km
- Gaul Street0.2 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Ruding Road0.3 km
- Coriander Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30AE · Data under Open Government Licence