LE3 0DH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Wilberforce Road, 0.5km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 0DH offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00069484 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILBERFORCE ROAD, LE3 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILBERFORCE ROAD, LE3 0DH.
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29
£ 42,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0DH 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.
Area Character
72% of homes in LE3 0DH 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: 29). Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0DH. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 154,500
16 sales · Mean £ 155,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 0DH is moderate at 74 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
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Fullhurst Community College
St Mary's Fields Primary School
Shaftesbury Junior School
Hazel Community Primary School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
The Children's Hospital School
Folville Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club0.9 km
- Sir Robert Peel0.9 km
- SU's Lounge0.9 km
- West Leicester Conservative Club0.9 km
- 2Funky Music Cafe1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Go Kids Go0.9 km
- Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University0.9 km
- Doorstep Desserts0.7 km
- Main Restaurant At De Montfort University0.8 km
- Riverside At De Montfort University0.8 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.4 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Wok Express0.8 km
- Gyro Express0.9 km
- McChina Express1.0 km
- Bagel Stop0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 47 more
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- Riverside Pharmacy0.7 km
- Uni Off Licence0.7 km
- A And Vee Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Alma Supermarket0.3 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.9 km
- South Wigston4.8 km
- Narborough6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Stuart Street0.2 km
- Noel Street0.2 km
- Westleigh Road0.2 km
- Wilberforce Road0.2 km
- Wilberforce Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30DH · Data under Open Government Licence