Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

NORMAN STREET, LE3 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMAN STREET, LE3 0BB.

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Population

519

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0BB 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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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

46% of LE3 0BB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 28 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE3 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norman Street, 0.5km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE3 0BB offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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 is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00069482 (shared with 8 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 0BB. 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

White / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean16.8%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 138,500

13 sales · Mean £ 140,765

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

Crime around LE3 0BB is moderate at 89 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.

Violence and sexual offences365
Shoplifting195
Anti-social behaviour191
Public order108
Other theft80

school Local Schools

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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.4 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils0.7 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils0.8 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils0.9 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.9 km
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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils0.9 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils0.9 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • PB Fruit And Veg0.8 km
  • Alex-PL Polska Drogeria (Health Store)0.5 km
  • Bucharest Mini Market0.3 km
  • Global Grocers0.2 km
  • Grab N Go0.2 km
  • + 79 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Sue Townsend Theatre0.9 km
  • West Leicester Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Blue Boar1.0 km
  • Nine0.2 km
  • 2Funky Music Cafe0.6 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • 96 Coffee By Numbers1.0 km
  • Kensington Tea Bar0.9 km
  • Osborne Cup0.8 km
  • Rileys0.8 km
  • Sapphire0.8 km
  • + 68 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Leicester City Fish Bar0.9 km
  • TJ Foods Leics Ltd0.9 km
  • Phat Buns0.3 km
  • Moo Moo Meat And Grill0.2 km
  • Pizza King0.3 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Abinger Guest House0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Gaul Street0.2 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.2 km
  • Gaul Street0.2 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.2 km