LE3 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from West Bridge in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 0AJ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At just 22 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00178623 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE3 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE3 0AJ.
1,121
22
£ 35,800 /yr
4%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0AJ 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
At 85% private renter occupancy, LE3 0AJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 22).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0AJ. The average age is 22.1. 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 0AJ is moderate at 85 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
98 nearby- Tomasz Kotula Butcher1.0 km
- Super Tiger0.7 km
- Tiger0.9 km
- Alma Supermarket0.9 km
- European Express1.0 km
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Case Champagne Bar1.0 km
- The Friary1.0 km
- Almeida Coffee And Juice Bar0.9 km
- Firebug0.8 km
- Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club1.0 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
146 nearby- ADMA Shawarma1.0 km
- Bonzai Sushi Bar1.0 km
- The Case Restaurant1.0 km
- Yo! Fresh0.9 km
- Audrey0.8 km
- + 141 more
Takeaway Shop
76 nearby- Bamboo Street Food1.0 km
- Desi Street Food0.9 km
- Just Falafel1.0 km
- Pepes Piri Piri0.9 km
- Ravioli0.9 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.6 km
- Holiday Inn0.6 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel0.8 km
- Abinger Guest House0.7 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.5 km
- South Wigston5.3 km
- Narborough7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ruding Road0.1 km
- Ruding Road0.1 km
- Narborough Road0.2 km
- Foxon Street0.2 km
- Narborough Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30AJ · Data under Open Government Licence