Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

OAKWOOD ROAD, LE4 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD ROAD, LE4 0BD.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

435

cake
Avg Age

41

payments
Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

work
Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: LE4 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

Cultural diversity defines LE4 0BD — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.

home £265,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE4 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Oakwood Road, 0.6km from Leicester Abbey in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For families considering a move, LE4 0BD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 4.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00069069 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE4 0BD. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.3%
Asian / British Asian38.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 248,500

11 sales · Mean £ 245,272

Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

Semi-Detached

£ 222,500

2 sales · Mean £ 222,500

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

LE4 0BD has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences69
Shoplifting49
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order26
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

P

Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School

Good870 pupils0.6 km
P

Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Inadequate426 pupils0.8 km
S

English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy

Good1208 pupils0.8 km
P

Slater Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
P

Wolsey House Primary School

Good662 pupils1.0 km
S

Beaumont Leys School

Good1073 pupils1.0 km
P

Barley Croft Primary School

Good328 pupils1.2 km
P

Inglehurst Infant School

Inadequate253 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre0.5 km
  • The Cafe @ Selco0.4 km
  • The Farmer's Hut Cafe0.9 km
  • Coffee Cafe Day0.8 km
  • Asda Customer Cafe0.8 km
  • + 13 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Asda0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Addies Bar0.6 km
  • Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Ole Moses' Cabin1.0 km
  • The Blackbird0.4 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Abbey Lane Post Office0.8 km
  • Burnham News0.7 km
  • Norwich Road Foodstore0.9 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Mr Pickfords Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Burnham Chippy0.7 km
  • BBQ Food House0.6 km
  • Celebrity Kebab0.7 km
  • Golden Swallow0.7 km
  • The Cob Shop0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester2.5 km
  • Syston6.5 km
  • South Wigston7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Devonshire Road0.2 km
  • Devonshire Road0.2 km
  • Minster Crescent0.2 km
  • Minster Crescent0.3 km
  • Ravensbridge Drive0.3 km