LE4 0BW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Larchmont Road, 0.6km from Leicester Abbey in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE4 0BW offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00169474 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LARCHMONT ROAD, LE4 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARCHMONT ROAD, LE4 0BW.
375
31
£ 40,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE4 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
62% of LE4 0BW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE4 0BW. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 212,500
3 sales · Mean £ 235,833
Semi-Detached
£ 284,000
2 sales · Mean £ 284,000
Flat
£ 120,750
17 sales · Mean £ 124,838
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE4 0BW is moderate at 57 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
Inglehurst Junior School
Inglehurst Infant School
Beaumont Leys School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- BBQ Food House0.7 km
- Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded0.5 km
- Buck's Chippy0.5 km
- OMG0.5 km
- Pizza Pepper0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- SK News0.3 km
- Haji Baba Ltd - Halal Meat Counter0.9 km
- Fosse Road Store Ltd0.6 km
- Antoin Akpom Achievements Foundation0.5 km
- Europe0.5 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Luma Coffee0.9 km
- New China Town0.4 km
- Peppercorns Cafe0.6 km
- Shamim Balti0.5 km
- African Kitchen And Bar0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.7 km
- Ole Moses' Cabin0.8 km
- The Blackbird0.3 km
- The Framework Brewery Tap0.9 km
- The Addies Bar0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.4 km
- Syston6.6 km
- South Wigston7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ravensbridge Drive0.1 km
- The Blackbird0.1 km
- Ravensbridge Drive0.1 km
- The Blackbird0.2 km
- Devonshire Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE40BW · Data under Open Government Licence