LE3 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Equity Road, 0.4km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 0AS 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 20.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00069492 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EQUITY ROAD, LE3 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EQUITY ROAD, LE3 0AS.
301
34
£ 35,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LE3 0AS is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 34). Property prices are trending up 20.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0AS. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 187,500
8 sales · Mean £ 192,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 0AS is moderate at 76 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
Shaftesbury Junior School
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Fullhurst Community College
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
St Mary's Fields Primary School
Castle Mead Academy
Hazel Community Primary School
Brook Mead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Fry Inn1.0 km
- Frydales0.8 km
- Gyro Express0.6 km
- McChina Express0.9 km
- TJ's Burgers1.0 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Alma Supermarket0.5 km
- Amiko Local0.7 km
- European Express0.6 km
- Imperial Covenience Store0.9 km
- Island Supermarket0.5 km
- + 74 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Dubai Shawarma0.5 km
- Lyn's Cafe0.5 km
- Pizza Palz0.4 km
- Big John's Neighbourhood Takeaway0.2 km
- Oh So Bakery0.5 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.6 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.7 km
- Abinger Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- 2Funky Street Kitchen0.7 km
- Black Horse Public House0.6 km
- Dog House Bar Leicester0.6 km
- Metal Monocle0.6 km
- The 2Funky Lounge0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.8 km
- South Wigston5.0 km
- Narborough7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wilberforce Road0.0 km
- Wilberforce Road0.1 km
- Equity Road0.1 km
- Noel Street0.2 km
- Gaul Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30AS · Data under Open Government Licence