LE4 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackbird Road, 0.5km from Frog Island in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE4 0AH offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00069076 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKBIRD ROAD, LE4 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBIRD ROAD, LE4 0AH.
398
32
£ 35,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE4 0AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE4 0AH spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0AH. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 176,000
2 sales · Mean £ 176,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE4 0AH is moderate at 56 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
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Slater Primary School
Inglehurst Infant School
Inglehurst Junior School
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Brook Mead Academy
Castle Mead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- R N Supermarket - Londis1.0 km
- Euro Mini Market0.5 km
- Food Plus/Karpaty Supermarket0.1 km
- M&J Congo Shop Ltd0.2 km
- Mercury News0.1 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Great Central Cafe And Bar0.9 km
- Kwench Bar0.5 km
- Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre0.8 km
- The Cafe @ Selco1.0 km
- MG Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Chung's Kitchen0.7 km
- Cloud 9 Desserts (Woodgate)0.2 km
- New Golden River0.9 km
- Peri Peri Pepper0.5 km
- Piri Piri Chicken0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Newfoundpool WMC0.7 km
- The Addies Bar0.7 km
- The Framework Brewery Tap0.8 km
- Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
- Ole Moses' Cabin0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.1 km
- Syston7.0 km
- South Wigston7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bradgate Street0.0 km
- Bradgate Street0.0 km
- Dunton Street0.1 km
- Medina Road0.1 km
- Dunton Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE40AH · Data under Open Government Licence