Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE5 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE5 0AA.

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Population

511

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE5 0AA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

63% of LE5 0AA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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

LE5 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Humberstone, New in Leicester. Administratively it sits within North Evington ward and the Leicester East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE5 0AA is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00178487 (shared with 7 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 LE5 0AA. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.8%
Asian / British Asian62.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

LE5 0AA has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences152
Anti-social behaviour45
Other theft32
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order24

school Local Schools

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Merrydale Junior School

Good364 pupils0.2 km
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Merrydale Infant School

Good355 pupils0.2 km
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St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good332 pupils0.5 km
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Avanti Fields School

647 pupils0.7 km
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Falcons Primary School

Good313 pupils0.9 km
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North Mead Primary Academy

Good444 pupils1.0 km
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Green Lane Infant School

Good322 pupils1.1 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good414 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Eggfree Cake Box0.3 km
  • New Star Food And Wine/R And K News0.5 km
  • One Stop Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Shiv Shakti Pan And Off Licence0.8 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Crusty's Cafe0.3 km
  • Fes Mangal0.7 km
  • Asli Zaiqa0.7 km
  • Huqqa Garden0.7 km
  • Peaches N Creme0.6 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Heavenly Gift0.5 km
  • Istanbul BBQ Gipsy Lane0.9 km
  • BAR.B.Q.BASE0.7 km
  • Desi Sweet And Cake Shop0.5 km
  • Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
  • + 42 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Green Lane Social Club / Jitu's Dhaba0.9 km
  • Leicester Railwaymen's Club And Institute0.8 km
  • The Glassy Club1.0 km
  • Harini's FUSIC0.9 km
  • Crown Hills Hotel1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester2.6 km
  • Syston5.5 km
  • South Wigston7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Exton Road0.2 km
  • Lotus Road0.2 km
  • Exton Road0.2 km
  • Lotus Road0.2 km
  • Claydon Road0.2 km