LE3 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Noel Street, 0.4km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 0DS offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 25.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00069483 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NOEL STREET, LE3 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOEL STREET, LE3 0DS.
560
28
£ 35,800 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0DS 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
LE3 0DS 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: 28). Property prices are trending up 25.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0DS. The average age is 27.6. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 175,500
24 sales · Mean £ 166,987
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 0DS is moderate at 70 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
Shaftesbury Junior School
St Mary's Fields Primary School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Hazel Community Primary School
Castle Mead Academy
The Children's Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Amin Halal Meat Shop0.6 km
- Boon Boon0.3 km
- Bruce Street Off Licence0.1 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Casa Romaneasca0.7 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
17 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
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 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
- + 55 more
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
Supermarkets
6 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.4 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.8 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
- Wilberforce Road0.1 km
- Stuart Street0.1 km
- Wilberforce Road0.1 km
- Equity Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30DS · Data under Open Government Licence