Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

NARBOROUGH ROAD, LE3 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NARBOROUGH ROAD, LE3 0BW.

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Population

430

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0BW 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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2/10
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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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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LE3 0BW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% 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: 29).

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

LE3 0BW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Narborough Road, 0.4km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE3 0BW offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00069484 (shared with 4 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 0BW. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.6%
Asian / British Asian19.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.4%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 9%
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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.

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

Crime around LE3 0BW is moderate at 72 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 offences321
Anti-social behaviour173
Criminal damage and arson87
Public order80
Vehicle crime73

school Local Schools

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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils0.5 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils0.5 km
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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Fields Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.7 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.1 km
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Folville Junior School

Good340 pupils1.1 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Amin Halal Meat Shop0.6 km
  • Boon Boon0.3 km
  • Bruce Street Off Licence0.2 km
  • Budgens0.5 km
  • Casa Romaneasca0.7 km
  • + 72 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • 2Funky Street Kitchen0.9 km
  • Black Horse Public House0.8 km
  • Dog House Bar Leicester0.8 km
  • Metal Monocle0.8 km
  • The 2Funky Lounge0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Alino African Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
  • Antalya Turkish Kitchen0.6 km
  • Breeze Bar0.2 km
  • Cedars Lebanese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Chef And Spice0.7 km
  • + 54 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • BBQ Chicken0.3 km
  • Cherian's Food Court0.6 km
  • City Pizza / City Kabab And Peri Peri0.2 km
  • Doner Master0.2 km
  • Mr Patties0.8 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.4 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.9 km
  • Abinger Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.9 km
  • South Wigston4.9 km
  • Narborough6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Noel Street0.1 km
  • Stuart Street0.1 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.1 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.2 km
  • Westleigh Road0.2 km