LE4 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Byford Road, 0.7km from Leicester Abbey in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For families considering a move, LE4 0DG represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00068692 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BYFORD ROAD, LE4 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYFORD ROAD, LE4 0DG.
364
41
£ 40,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines LE4 0DG — 60% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 0DG. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE4 0DG has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wolsey House Primary School
Abbey Mead Primary Academy
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Slater Primary School
Woodstock Primary Academy
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Beaumont Leys School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- The Little Club Bar And Grill0.8 km
- Hii Chai0.7 km
- The Blue Marble Cafe @ The Space Park0.8 km
- Ron's Cafe0.9 km
- Asda Customer Cafe0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Broadway0.6 km
- The Blackbird1.0 km
- Seven Spice Bar0.9 km
- The Tom Hoskins0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi0.1 km
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Aum Supermarket0.9 km
- Mr Pickfords Pharmacy0.5 km
- Nisa Local T/A Parker Drive Ascona Retail0.4 km
- Haji Baba Ltd - Halal Meat Counter0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pizza Palace0.9 km
- BBQ Food House0.2 km
- Golden Swallow0.6 km
- The Cob Shop0.5 km
- Burnham Chippy0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.7 km
- Syston5.9 km
- South Wigston7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Space Centre0.1 km
- Space Centre0.2 km
- Somerset Avenue0.3 km
- Dersingham Road0.3 km
- Somerset Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE40DG · Data under Open Government Licence