Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LATIMER STREET, LE3 0QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LATIMER STREET, LE3 0QF.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0QF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LE3 0QF — age 30, 26% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LE3 0QF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Latimer Street, 0.3km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE3 0QF offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 66% 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 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0QF are sourced from Output Area E00069508 (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 0QF. 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

White / British58.0%
Asian / British Asian20.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.6%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 138,000

20 sales · Mean £ 143,487

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

Crime around LE3 0QF is moderate at 78 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 offences294
Anti-social behaviour130
Public order85
Drugs82
Criminal damage and arson73

school Local Schools

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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.0 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils0.3 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils0.6 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils0.6 km
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Dovelands Primary School

Good556 pupils0.9 km
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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils0.9 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils0.9 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Super Tiger1.0 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • R N Supermarket - Londis0.8 km
  • Riverside Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Uni Off Licence0.6 km
  • + 79 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Travelodge1.0 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.9 km
  • Abinger Guest House0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn0.8 km
  • Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Mosh0.9 km
  • Sir Robert Peel0.9 km
  • SU's Lounge0.8 km
  • The Bowling Green1.0 km
  • Castle Inn0.7 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Audrey1.0 km
  • Grosvenor Casino1.0 km
  • Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University0.8 km
  • Spicy Temptations1.0 km
  • Doorstep Desserts0.6 km
  • + 66 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Bar Sandwich0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Wok Express0.9 km
  • Bagel Stop0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.7 km
  • South Wigston5.5 km
  • Narborough7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Tyndale Street0.1 km
  • Narborough Road0.2 km
  • Ruding Road0.2 km
  • Narborough Road0.2 km
  • Hinckley Road0.2 km