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.
ENGLEWOOD CLOSE, LE4 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ENGLEWOOD CLOSE, LE4 0BU.
375
31
£ 40,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE4 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
Slater Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Wolsey House Primary School
Beaumont Leys School
Inglehurst Infant School
Inglehurst Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LE40BU · Data under Open Government Licence