Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

ENGLEWOOD CLOSE, LE4 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ENGLEWOOD CLOSE, LE4 0BU.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE4 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LE4 0BU has a highly multicultural community character — 62% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

LE4 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Englewood Close, 0.5km from Leicester Abbey in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE4 0BU offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00169474 (shared with 4 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 0BU. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.4%
Asian / British Asian31.5%
Black / African / Caribbean16.4%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 105,000

7 sales · Mean £ 103,353

Terraced

£ 115,000

3 sales · Mean £ 163,331

Semi-Detached

£ 247,000

1 sales · Mean £ 247,000

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

Crime around LE4 0BU is moderate at 51 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 offences70
Shoplifting52
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order26
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Inadequate426 pupils0.7 km
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Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School

Good870 pupils0.7 km
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Slater Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy

Good1208 pupils0.9 km
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Wolsey House Primary School

Good662 pupils1.1 km
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Beaumont Leys School

Good1073 pupils1.2 km
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Inglehurst Infant School

Inadequate253 pupils1.2 km
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Inglehurst Junior School

Good312 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • BBQ Food House0.7 km
  • Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded0.6 km
  • Buck's Chippy0.5 km
  • OMG0.6 km
  • Celebrity Kebab0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • SK News0.4 km
  • Haji Baba Ltd - Halal Meat Counter0.8 km
  • Fosse Road Store Ltd0.7 km
  • Antoin Akpom Achievements Foundation0.6 km
  • Europe0.6 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Luma Coffee1.0 km
  • New China Town0.5 km
  • Peppercorns Cafe0.6 km
  • Shamim Balti0.6 km
  • African Kitchen And Bar0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Ole Moses' Cabin0.8 km
  • The Blackbird0.3 km
  • The Framework Brewery Tap1.0 km
  • The Addies Bar0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Lidl1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester2.4 km
  • Syston6.5 km
  • South Wigston7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ravensbridge Drive0.1 km
  • Devonshire Road0.2 km
  • The Blackbird0.2 km
  • Devonshire Road0.2 km
  • Ravensbridge Drive0.2 km