LE3 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roman Street, 0.4km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 30) — 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 — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00069510 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMAN STREET, LE3 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMAN STREET, LE3 0BD.
446
30
£ 35,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
76% of homes in LE3 0BD are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 30).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0BD. The average age is 30.4. 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: 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
£ 146,500
2 sales · Mean £ 146,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 0BD is above average at 100 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
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Castle Mead Academy
Brook Mead Academy
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Fullhurst Community College
The Children's Hospital School
Hazel Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- PB Fruit And Veg0.9 km
- Alex-PL Polska Drogeria (Health Store)0.4 km
- Bucharest Mini Market0.4 km
- Global Grocers0.2 km
- Grab N Go0.1 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Sue Townsend Theatre0.9 km
- The Two-Tailed Lion1.0 km
- Sir Charles Napier1.0 km
- West Leicester Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Blue Boar0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Kensington Tea Bar0.9 km
- Osborne Cup0.9 km
- Rileys0.8 km
- Sapphire0.9 km
- Windsor Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Hot Fudge1.0 km
- Welford Chippy1.0 km
- Phat Buns0.3 km
- Kuru Kuru Sushi1.0 km
- Peri Grill1.0 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Abinger Guest House0.7 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.7 km
- Holiday Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.6 km
- South Wigston5.2 km
- Narborough7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gaul Street0.1 km
- Ruding Road0.1 km
- Gaul Street0.2 km
- Ruding Road0.2 km
- Narborough Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30BD · Data under Open Government Licence