LE4 0BY is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Leicester Abbey in Leicester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00169469 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE4 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE4 0BY.
291
42
£ 40,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE4 0BY 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.
Area Character
54% of LE4 0BY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE4 0BY. The average age is 42.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE4 0BY is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Slater Primary School
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
Abbey Mead Primary Academy
Wolsey House Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Brook Mead Academy
Inglehurst Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Euro Mini Market0.9 km
- Food Plus/Karpaty Supermarket0.6 km
- M&J Congo Shop Ltd0.5 km
- Mercury News0.6 km
- West End Supermarket1.0 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- MG Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- The Little Club Bar And Grill0.5 km
- The Star Barre1.0 km
- Top Chef Breakfast And Desserts0.7 km
- Hii Chai0.1 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Cloud 9 Desserts (Woodgate)0.4 km
- Peri Peri Pepper1.0 km
- Piri Piri Chicken0.5 km
- Woodgate Chip Shop0.5 km
- BBQ Food House0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Republic1.0 km
- Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.4 km
- Ole Moses' Cabin0.6 km
- The Blackbird0.4 km
- The Framework Brewery Tap0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.0 km
- Syston6.5 km
- South Wigston7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Maher Community Centre0.1 km
- Maher Community Centre0.2 km
- Devonshire Road0.3 km
- Devonshire Road0.3 km
- Ravensbridge Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE40BY · Data under Open Government Licence