LE4 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Littleton Street, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00069076 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLETON STREET, LE4 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLETON STREET, LE4 0BP.
398
32
£ 35,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE4 0BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LE4 0BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 16% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0BP. 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 0BP 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.
school Local Schools
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Slater Primary School
Brook Mead Academy
Inglehurst Infant School
Inglehurst Junior School
Castle Mead Academy
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Oasis Convenience Store1.0 km
- Patel News0.8 km
- Fosse Road Store Ltd0.3 km
- Pool Road Convenience Store And Off Licence1.0 km
- SK News0.7 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Newfoundpool WMC0.8 km
- The Addies Bar0.9 km
- Republic0.9 km
- High Cross1.0 km
- The Queen Of Bradgate1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Big Dave's Cafe0.7 km
- 1573 Bar & Grill1.0 km
- Cosy Club1.0 km
- Luma Coffee0.6 km
- New China Town0.2 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Bosphorus Grill0.6 km
- Calypso Grill0.9 km
- Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded0.0 km
- Chung's Kitchen0.7 km
- Cloud 9 Desserts (Woodgate)0.0 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.0 km
- Lidl0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.9 km
- South Wigston6.8 km
- Syston6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Gate0.0 km
- Dunton Street0.1 km
- Dunton Street0.2 km
- Slater Street0.2 km
- Bradgate Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE40BP · Data under Open Government Licence