Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

BLACKBIRD ROAD, LE4 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBIRD ROAD, LE4 0AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

506

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE4 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LE4 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 54% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 10.9% year-on-year.

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

LE4 0AJ is a mixed residential area on Blackbird Road, 0.6km from Frog Island in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.

Day-to-day life in LE4 0AJ has the character of a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00069073 (shared with 14 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 LE4 0AJ. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.6%
Asian / British Asian23.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.9%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 115,000

11 sales · Mean £ 111,863

Semi-Detached

£ 211,500

1 sales · Mean £ 211,500

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

Crime around LE4 0AJ is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences101
Shoplifting46
Other theft45
Criminal damage and arson41
Anti-social behaviour39

school Local Schools

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Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Inadequate426 pupils0.3 km
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Slater Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School

Good870 pupils0.9 km
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Inglehurst Infant School

Inadequate253 pupils1.0 km
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Inglehurst Junior School

Good312 pupils1.0 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy

Good1208 pupils1.0 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils1.2 km
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Stokes Wood Primary School

Good466 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Euro Mini Market0.7 km
  • Food Plus/Karpaty Supermarket0.2 km
  • M&J Congo Shop Ltd0.3 km
  • Mercury News0.2 km
  • West End Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • MG Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • The Little Club Bar And Grill0.2 km
  • The Star Barre0.7 km
  • Top Chef Breakfast And Desserts0.4 km
  • Hii Chai0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Chung's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Cloud 9 Desserts (Woodgate)0.3 km
  • Peri Peri Pepper0.7 km
  • Piri Piri Chicken0.2 km
  • Woodgate Chip Shop0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Framework Brewery Tap0.8 km
  • Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Ole Moses' Cabin0.6 km
  • The Blackbird0.1 km
  • Newfoundpool WMC0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester2.2 km
  • Syston6.8 km
  • South Wigston7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bradgate Street0.1 km
  • Bradgate Street0.1 km
  • Ravensbridge Drive0.2 km
  • Medina Road0.2 km
  • The Blackbird0.2 km