Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

WILBERFORCE ROAD, LE3 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILBERFORCE ROAD, LE3 0DJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

448

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0DJ 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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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LE3 0DJ is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 70% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 17.4% year-on-year.

home £189,333 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE3 0DJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Wilberforce Road, 0.6km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE3 0DJ 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. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £189k, down 17.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00178564 (shared with 7 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 0DJ. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.5%
Asian / British Asian19.7%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 139,000

8 sales · Mean £ 134,000

Semi-Detached

£ 248,000

1 sales · Mean £ 248,000

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

Crime around LE3 0DJ is moderate at 77 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 offences247
Anti-social behaviour128
Public order66
Criminal damage and arson61
Vehicle crime59

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Fields Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.5 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils0.5 km
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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils0.5 km
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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.0 km
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Folville Junior School

Good340 pupils1.1 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils1.1 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Amin Halal Meat Shop0.8 km
  • Boon Boon0.5 km
  • Bruce Street Off Licence0.3 km
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Casa Romaneasca0.9 km
  • + 70 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Dog House Bar Leicester1.0 km
  • The Western0.7 km
  • Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Braunstone Working Men's Club Kitchen1.0 km
  • West End Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Alino African Bar And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Antalya Turkish Kitchen0.8 km
  • Breeze Bar0.4 km
  • Cedars Lebanese Restaurant0.8 km
  • Chef And Spice1.0 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • BBQ Chicken0.6 km
  • Cherian's Food Court0.8 km
  • City Pizza / City Kabab And Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Doner Master0.4 km
  • New China Chef1.0 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.3 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester2.0 km
  • South Wigston4.7 km
  • Narborough6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Westleigh Road0.2 km
  • Stuart Street0.2 km
  • Imperial Avenue0.3 km
  • Noel Street0.3 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.3 km