Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

AIKMAN AVENUE, LE3 9JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AIKMAN AVENUE, LE3 9JJ.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 9JJ 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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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LE3 9JJ has a significant social housing presence — 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LE3 9JJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aikman Avenue, 0.6km from Parks, New in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Western ward and the Leicester West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE3 9JJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £198k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 9JJ are sourced from Output Area E00069250 (shared with 10 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 9JJ. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean11.7%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 149,500

4 sales · Mean £ 158,500

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

Crime around LE3 9JJ is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences200
Criminal damage and arson77
Anti-social behaviour53
Public order46
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Parks Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils0.4 km
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Stokes Wood Primary School

Good466 pupils0.5 km
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West Gate School

Good178 pupils0.6 km
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New College Leicester

Good977 pupils0.7 km
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Inglehurst Infant School

Inadequate253 pupils0.8 km
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Inglehurst Junior School

Good312 pupils0.8 km
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding630 pupils0.8 km
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Forest Lodge Academy

Good593 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Balvi Stores0.6 km
  • Pool Road Convenience Store And Off Licence0.8 km
  • Baxter's Bakery0.6 km
  • Hina Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Family Shopper1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Supermarket0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Heathley Park1.0 km
  • New Parks Social Club0.9 km
  • Newfoundpool WMC1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Stokeswood Allotments Wednesday Breakfast Club0.7 km
  • The Lodge Tea And Coffee House0.9 km
  • Parks Pantry Lunch Club And Food Bank0.6 km
  • Team Hub Cafe0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Number One1.0 km
  • Bucks 2 Chippy0.7 km
  • Bonney Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • New Mandarin Chef0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester3.3 km
  • South Wigston7.2 km
  • Syston8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Aikman Close0.0 km
  • Aikman Close0.0 km
  • Pindar Road0.2 km
  • Pindar Road0.2 km
  • Gillman Road0.2 km