Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

GAUL STREET, LE3 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAUL STREET, LE3 0AU.

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Population

403

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE3 0AU 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LE3 0AU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% 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: 31). Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.

home £185,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE3 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gaul Street, 0.4km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE3 0AU 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 4.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00069512 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0AU. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.8%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 159,000

14 sales · Mean £ 163,553

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LE3 0AU is above average at 90 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.

Violence and sexual offences333
Anti-social behaviour196
Shoplifting195
Public order115
Other theft77

school Local Schools

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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.3 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils0.6 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils0.8 km
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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils0.8 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils0.8 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils0.9 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils0.9 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

89 nearby
  • PB Fruit And Veg0.9 km
  • Alex-PL Polska Drogeria (Health Store)0.4 km
  • Bucharest Mini Market0.2 km
  • Global Grocers0.1 km
  • Grab N Go0.1 km
  • + 84 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Sue Townsend Theatre1.0 km
  • West Leicester Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The Blue Boar1.0 km
  • Nine0.1 km
  • 2Funky Music Cafe0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Kensington Tea Bar0.9 km
  • Osborne Cup0.9 km
  • Rileys0.9 km
  • Sapphire0.9 km
  • Windsor Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • + 63 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Phat Buns0.4 km
  • Moo Moo Meat And Grill0.1 km
  • Pizza King0.4 km
  • 3 For 10 Pizza0.3 km
  • Bagos Pizza / Mayguns / Bengz's Milli-shake / Cormegas0.5 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Abinger Guest House0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.6 km
  • South Wigston5.1 km
  • Narborough7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Gaul Street0.1 km
  • Gaul Street0.1 km
  • Equity Road0.2 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.2 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.2 km