LE3 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Saxon 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00069510 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAXON STREET, LE3 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAXON STREET, LE3 0BL.
446
30
£ 35,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LE3 0BL 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: 30). Property prices are trending up 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0BL. 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
£ 150,000
5 sales · Mean £ 142,400
Flat
£ 165,000
2 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 0BL is above average at 98 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
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Fullhurst Community College
Hazel Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Yo! Fresh1.0 km
- Audrey0.9 km
- Cafe Bruxelles1.0 km
- Crafty Burger0.9 km
- Flame Ingo Grill1.0 km
- + 88 more
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Super Tiger0.8 km
- Alma Supermarket0.8 km
- Amiko Local1.0 km
- European Express0.9 km
- Island Supermarket0.8 km
- + 84 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.7 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel0.9 km
- Abinger Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Firebug0.9 km
- Mosh0.9 km
- Odd Bar0.9 km
- Rutland And Derby Arms0.9 km
- Sir Robert Peel0.7 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Bar Sandwich0.9 km
- Las Vegas1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Wok Express0.7 km
- Anika Balti Express0.9 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.6 km
- South Wigston5.3 km
- Narborough7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ruding Road0.1 km
- Gaul Street0.1 km
- Ruding Road0.2 km
- Gaul Street0.2 km
- Narborough Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30BL · Data under Open Government Licence