LE4 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbey Gate, 0.3km from Frog Island in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00069076 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY GATE, LE4 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY GATE, LE4 0AA.
398
32
£ 35,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE4 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LE4 0AA — age 32, 16% ownership, 67% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE4 0AA. The average age is 32.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE4 0AA is moderate at 72 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.
school Local Schools
Slater Primary School
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Brook Mead Academy
Castle Mead Academy
Inglehurst Infant School
Inglehurst Junior School
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Patel News0.9 km
- Euro Mini Market0.6 km
- Food Plus/Karpaty Supermarket0.5 km
- M&J Congo Shop Ltd0.2 km
- Mercury News0.4 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Newfoundpool WMC0.9 km
- Republic0.8 km
- High Cross1.0 km
- The Queen Of Bradgate1.0 km
- Toots And Maytals0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Big Dave's Cafe0.8 km
- MG Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- The Little Club Bar And Grill0.6 km
- The Star Barre0.6 km
- Top Chef Breakfast And Desserts0.5 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Bosphorus Grill0.8 km
- Chung's Kitchen0.8 km
- Cloud 9 Desserts (Woodgate)0.1 km
- New Golden River0.9 km
- Peri Peri Pepper0.7 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Aldi1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.8 km
- Syston6.8 km
- South Wigston6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Gate0.1 km
- Maher Community Centre0.2 km
- Maher Community Centre0.2 km
- Dunton Street0.2 km
- Slater Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE40AA · Data under Open Government Licence